INSPIRA: Indonesian Journal of Psychological Research

The influence of personality type on the risk of driving

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:26:42 +0700

Accidents are often caused by the driver himself, other people, or even the circumstances while driving. Even emotions influence behavior while driving. Individual factors relate to personality type. This research aims to determine the influence of agreeableness and neuroticism personality types on driving risks mediated by driving safety attitudes. The methods used in this research are experiments and surveys. The experimental tool used in this research is a driving simulator with the help of Urban Driving software. The experimental group was treated with a traffic volume and pedestrian density of 75%, and the control group was treated with a traffic volume of 50%. The measurement instruments used in this study consisted of a measure of risky driving behavior, a measure of aggressive driving behavior, a measure of agreeableness and neuroticism from the Big Five Scale, and attitudes towards safe driving. Thirty participants in this study were divided into two groups, namely the experimental and the control groups, with 15 participants. Based on the regression results of each group. The regression results show an influence of agreeableness and neuroticism mediated by driving safety attitudes on driving risks in the experimental and control groups; however, both groups have indirect impacts. These results prove that personality type greatly influences driving risk, mediated by driving safety attitudes.

The role of life meaningfulness on the quarter-life crisis of university students in Indonesia’s new capital

Alfiesyahrianta Habibie, Yulia Sholichatun, Iin Tri Rahayu — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:16:43 +0700

The policy of moving the national capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan has caused pros and cons. The government is trying to equalize the economy. However, the younger generation, namely students, are still plagued by problems, namely quarter-life crisis, which has an impact on their mental health. This study examines the role of meaningfulness of life on the quarter-life crisis in students living in Indonesia’s new capital city. This research design is a simple linear regression with purposive sampling to 511 students (n = 511) who study or come from East Kalimantan. Data was collected through Robbinson’s Developmental Crisis Questionnaire (DCQ-12) Scale instrument and Stegger’s Meaning in Life Questionnaire scale students. The results showed a significant effect of meaning in life on quarter-life crisis in college students. However, there are differences in the influence of its aspects, namely the presence of meaning and searching for meaning aspects of a quarter-life crisis. Therefore, individuals find significant value in undergoing a crisis to rise to become new individuals who are meaningful in life.

Job satisfaction and work environment with happiness among Indonesian police personnel

Nenda Valentina Tarigan, Siti Aisyah, Sjahril Effendy — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:59:36 +0700

This study aimed to determine the relationship between job satisfaction, work environment, and personnel happiness. The method used is quantitative descriptive correlative type, which takes samples using proportional random sampling totaling 109 people. In collecting data, it used instruments of job satisfaction, work environment, and personnel happiness, then tested it with multiple linear regression formulas. The results of the research data analysis show there is a relationship between job satisfaction and personnel happiness. There is a relationship between the work environment and personnel happiness, and there is a relationship between job satisfaction and the work environment with personnel happiness. Seeing the relationship between job satisfaction and work environment with personnel happiness, it is hoped that the leadership of Tebing Tinggi Police Station will pay attention to providing increased awareness that supports the creation of happiness in personnel members. These theoretical findings can be used to develop empirical quantitative research in psychology.

Coping with quarter-life crisis: An analysis of the role of social support and coping stress on senior university students

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:18:01 +0700

A quarter-life crisis is a phase in which individuals face a crisis in various aspects of life, such as prospects, romance, achievements, life goals, and careers. With appropriate support and the ability to manage stress, individuals can better confront challenges and succeed. This research aims to determine the influence of social support and stress coping on a quarter-life crisis. The study employs a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression analysis. The sample for this research consisted of 247 students, with 89 male and 158 female respondents aged between 21 and 25 years. The results of this research, based on data analysis at a significance level, indicate that for social support, the F-value is 36.598 with a p-value <.01, and social support has a 13% influence on the quarter-life crisis. For stress coping, the significance level yields an F-value of 93.425 with a p-value <.01, contributing to a 27.6% influence on the quarter-life crisis. Additionally, there is a significant influence between social support and stress coping on the quarter-life crisis, with an F-value of 54.992, p <.01 and R-squared .311, meaning that social support and stress coping together can contribute to a 31.1% influence on the quarter-life crisis. In conclusion, the presence or absence of social support and stress coping can affect the intensity of a quarter-life crisis.

The dynamics of self-identity among habaib lovers: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of Indonesian Generation Z

Dedy Surya, Zulkarnain Zulkarnain, Dessy Rahmawati, Ranji Julian Santika — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:28:36 +0700

This article explores the self-identity dynamics of Generation Z habaib lovers in Indonesia. Data were collected through 60 to 120 minutes of in-depth interviews with ten members of Habib-led assemblies identified as part of Generation Z (aged 12-27 years) selected through a purposive sampling technique. A qualitative approach was chosen, with Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) with the help of NVivo 12 software to organize the data. Three subordinate themes emerged: the motivation to become a habaib lover, the process of searching for self-identity, and cohesiveness towards the habaib assembly. These themes are related to the formation of self-identity in Generation Z. This study concludes that the self-identity of the youth members of the community is shaped and catalyzed by the meaning of holiness of the habaib as a prophet's descendant figure. The findings contribute to developing the concept of Muslim youth self-identity through empirical studies on adolescent self-identity formation.

Psychological capital in increasing perceived organizational support in traffic police members

Amaliah Fadilah, Dwi Hurriyati — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:34:34 +0700

Traffic police are responsible for maintaining order and safety on the roads, which involves a series of tasks that are not always easy to perform. Despite this, members of the traffic police remain loyal in carrying out their crucial duties because of the positive psychological conditions that members have, giving rise to positive perceptions of the traffic police in carrying out their duties. This study is intended to determine the relationship between psychological capital and perceived organizational support in police members in the traffic unit. The method used by researchers is quantitative with a sampling technique, namely simple random sampling. One hundred five traffic police members became participants in this study. Data analysis of the results of this study was carried out using a simple regression test, which showed acceptance of the proposed hypothesis. Based on the results of the data analysis, there is a relationship between psychological capital and perceived organizational support for police officers in the traffic unit. These results can be seen from the contribution value between psychological capital and perceived organizational support, which is 53%. This research confirms the importance of one’s positive psychological state to increase perceived organizational support.

Some scandals in gender-based violence and intimate partner violence

Solly Matshonisa Seeletse — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 20:36:57 +0700

This study was requested by victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and intimate partner violence (IPV), who wanted their voices to be heard. They were not interested in their identities being revealed, but they only wanted to share their stories to expose some rot by high-profile people. This paper sought to explore the meanings that these victims attach to the experiences of GBV and IPV in cases where perpetrators are well-to-do, highly respected persons occupying positions of authority in recognized establishments. Six (6) IPV victims, selected using the purposive sampling method, participated in the study. They were interviewed, and their text data was analyzed. The results show that some high-status people perpetrate GBV and IPV, covering the known types of IPV and generating two new ones of IPV extending to the victim’s family and threats to divorce their victim. The paper recommends monitoring and evaluating high-status people and also bars GBV and IPV perpetrators from practicing in high-profile trades.

“The new modern”: The subjective motivation for wearing a veil in a Muslim-majority city, Langsa, Aceh

Syiva Fitria, Mawardi Siregar, Masdalifah Sembiring — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 22:08:22 +0700

The veil-wearing is debated in various non-Muslim countries, yet it is indispensable to explore the veil-wearing in Muslim-majority country that upholds the ideology of religious moderation. Despite the fact that Langsa City implements Sharia law, women who wear veils encounter discrimination. While wearing veil, women are confronted with obstacles, but still preserve the veil. Thus, analysing the motive and the maintaining factor is crucial. This study investigates why people choose to wear and continue wearing veils. The current study is a qualitative study with an ethnographic approach. Data was collected using observations, in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with 10 informants selected purposively. The results analysis revealed that the use of the veil does not happen suddenly but through a complex process. The motivation for wearing a veil is a spiritual force. However, other multi-factor underlines the decision to wear one. The factors are dedication to religious principles, protecting oneself, following one spouse's advice, and a desire to appear fashionable but yet respectful and Islamic. This study implies that there is a shift in perspectives regarding the veiling practice as a means of spirituality as well as a means of self-expression. Moreover, Islamic veils transcend Islamic regulations because women wear them for diverse purposes.

The mediating role of coping between Alexithymia and mental health problems among women with PCOS

Rimsha Khan, Syeda Razia Bukhari — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 22:19:25 +0700

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) serves as a challenge for women globally, with a never-ending struggle with Alexithymia and mental health problems. To assess Alexithymia in women diagnosed with PCOS and the mediating effect of coping strategies emotion-focused coping (EFC), problem-focused coping (PFC), and dysfunctional coping (DC) between Alexithymia and mental health problems (anxiety, depression, behavior control, and positive affect) among women diagnosed with PCOS living in Islamabad, Pakistan. This mediation study was conducted in Islamabad. A hundred women with PCOS were approached for this study through various OB/Gynae clinics and fertility groups on social media. Participants completed the Perth Alexithymia Scale, Brief Cope Inventory, and Mental Health Inventory. The results suggest that significant mediation exists of EFC (p = .09) between Alexithymia and anxiety, EFC (p = .02) between Alexithymia and depression, EFC (p = .01) between alexithymia and behavior control in addition, significant mediation of EFC (p = .04) exists between Alexithymia and positive affect. Coping (EFC, PFC, and DC) partially mediates between Alexithymia and mental health problems (anxiety, depression, behavior control, and positive affect) among women diagnosed with PCOS. Further analysis suggests that DCS has a negative mediating effect between Alexithymia and mental health problems (M-anxiety = -.0465; p = .13, M-depression = -.0461; p < .01, M-behavior control = -.0431; p < .01 and M-positive affect = .0333; p = .02). The mediating result is significant for EFC between alexithymia and mental health problems whereas, PFC partially mediates and DC has a significant negative mediating effect between Alexithymia and mental health problems among women with PCOS.

Sources of resilience in adolescent female Rohingya survivors stranded in Aceh

Cut Rafyqa Fadhilah, Indah Sari Liza Lubis, Reny Khaerany Nisfiary, Cut Sarah — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 22:25:04 +0700

In 2015 to 2016 when the Rohingya were stranded in Kuala Langsa Harbor, Aceh. The research was conducted when the Rohingya survivors had been living in Aceh for six months. For most people, entering puberty is not easy. Adolescence is a stormy and stressful time because it is a time of emotional turmoil and imbalance. For Rohingya adolescents who experienced this runaway tragedy, of course, the adolescent phase they went through adds color, uniqueness, difficulties, and pressures that are different from ordinary adolescents who did not go through a tragedy in their lives. These conditions make Rohingya adolescents have to survive and find their ways to get through this tragedy. This research aims to discover the sources of resilience owned by adolescent girls who are Rohingya survivors. It is known from previous research that adolescent girls are not as resilient as adolescent boys and tend to be more sensitive and stressed when facing complex and stressful situations. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The subject was taken by purposive sampling and amounted to only one person who was 16 years old. Resilient sources obtained by Rohingya adolescent survivors stranded in Aceh are obtained from internal sources, namely, I Am and I Can. External sources, namely, I have external support and sources in increasing resilience that are received from social support and trades.

Memorizing the Quran with hypnotherapy method

Utami Syahdiah, Budiman Budiman, Umi Nur Kholifah — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:54:29 +0700

Memory productivity in the brain can work in Quran memorization activities through hypnotherapy. It can increase the function of neurotransmitters and manage the hippocampus, which works in memory storage. This study aims to examine hypnotherapy as one of the methods of memorizing the Qur’an. The research subjects were selected through the hypnotherapy stage, where a suggestibility test was conducted. The total number of students in Rumah Tahfidz Al-Muhajirin is 22 students. In the results of the suggestibility test, there are nine children with high trance conditions and 13 students with lower trance conditions. The research subjects were nine students with high trance states. The research subjects are female students with an age range from 9 to 13 years. This research is quantitative with an experimental method and a one-group pretest-posttest research design. The data source was obtained directly from the research subject, using data collection through the interview method and data collection tools in the form of Al-Qur’an memorization intensity instruments. Data analysis uses percentage techniques based on the Wilcoxon signed ranks test method with descriptive analysis results. The results of this study based on the pre-test score of 72% and the post-test score of 90% showed an increase of 18%. This research offers an influence in improving the memorization of Al-Quran with the hypnotherapy method. This result implies that hypnotherapy is not only a technique that can be used in healing or therapy but can also improve the memorization of the Quran.