Quarter Life Crisis dan Self-Efficacy pada Lulusan Perguruan Tinggi Usia Dewasa Awal yang Menganggur

Authors

  • Florentia Olivia Dermawan Setia Budi Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya
  • Yettie Wandansari Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya
  • Detricia Tedjawidjaja Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33508/exp.v13i2.7889

Keywords:

Quarter Life Crisis, Self-Efficacy, Early Adulthood, College Graduates, Unemployment

Abstract

Early adulthood after graduating from college is often characterized by confusion that can trigger a quarter-life crisis. This crisis involves challenges in various aspects such as career, relationships, finances, and negative emotions, including the increasing unemployment rate among college graduates. These issues can be addressed from within by increasing self-awareness, a willingness to learn, improving skills, and trying new things. High self-efficacy is necessary to overcome the quarter-life crisis and face life challenges with a positive attitude. The primary goal of this research is to assess the relationship between self-efficacy and the quarter-life crisis among unemployed early adulthood college graduates. The research sample consisted of 115 respondents selected through incidental sampling. Measurement was conducted using Quarter Life Crisis Scale developed by the researcher and General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) of Schwarzer & Jerusalem (1995). Data analysis employed the non-parametric Kendall's tau-b test, revealing a correlation coefficient r = -0,325 with p = 0,000. In conclusion, there is a significant negative relationship between self-efficacy and the quarter-life crisis experienced by unemployed early adulthood college graduates. An increase in self-efficacy is followed by a decrease in the quarter-life crisis. Conversely, a decline in self-efficacy is associated with a rise in the quarter-life crisis.High self-efficacy helps individuals identify solutions, take positive steps, and stay focused on life goals, thereby reducing the intensity and impact of the quarter-life crisis.

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