Merajut Cita di Kala Krisis: Peran Positive Reappraisal dan Hope terhadap Quarter-Life Crisis pada Individu Dewasa Awal

Maria Rosari Luiszca Laurela, Aisha Sekar Lazuardini Rachmanie, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog.

2026 | Skripsi | PSIKOLOGI

Perubahan dan ketidakstabilan yang dialami individu dewasa awal dalam berbagai konteks kehidupan kerap memunculkan rasa tidak berdaya dan ketakutan akan masa depan, yang didefinisikan sebagai kondisi quarter-life crisis. Ketika individu tidak dapat melewati fase tersebut dengan baik, dapat muncul gangguan psikologis seperti stres, kecemasan, bahkan frustrasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran positive reappraisal dan hope terhadap quarter-life crisis pada dewasa awal dengan metode kuantitatif survei melalui Google Form menggunakan alat ukur Quarter-Life Crisis Scale (QLCS), subskala positive reappraisal pada Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ), dan Adult Hope Scale (AHS). Responden penelitian ini merupakan Warga Negara Indonesia berusia 18–25 tahun yang tidak sedang menempuh pendidikan. Penyebaran kuesioner dilakukan menggunakan metode purposive sampling dan melibatkan 151 partisipan dengan mayoritas berjenis kelamin perempuan (N = 91), berusia 21–23 tahun (N = 90), sedang bekerja (N = 87), dan berpendidikan terakhir S1 (N = 85). Data dianalisis melalui metode uji regresi linear berganda menggunakan Jamovi yang menunjukkan bahwa positive reappraisal dan hope secara simultan berperan negatif dan signifikan terhadap quarter-life crisis dengan nilai R2 sebesar 0,556 dan p < 0,001 sehingga hipotesis penelitian diterima.

The changes and instability experienced during emerging adulthood often give rise to feelings of helplessness and uncertainty about the future, a condition commonly referred to as a quarter-life crisis. When individuals are unable to cope effectively with these challenges, they may experience psychological difficulties such as stress, anxiety, and frustration. This study aimed to examine the role of positive reappraisal and hope in quarter-life crisis among emerging adults. A quantitative research design was employed using an online survey administered via Google Forms. The instruments used in this study included the Quarter-Life Crisis Scale (QLCS), the Positive Reappraisal subscale of the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ), and the Adult Hope Scale (AHS). The participants were Indonesian citizens aged 18–25 years who were not currently pursuing formal education. Data were collected using a purposive sampling technique, resulting in a total of 151 respondents, the majority were female (N = 91), aged between 21 and 23 years (N = 90), currently employed (N = 87), and held a bachelor’s degree (N = 85). Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with Jamovi. The results indicated that positive reappraisal and hope simultaneously had a significant negative effect on quarter-life crisis (R² = 0,556; p < 0,001), thereby supporting the proposed research hypothesis.

Kata Kunci : Emerging adults, quarter-life crisis, hope, positive reappraisal