fransiscus Widodo Setya Budi
Universitas Surabaya

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Exploring Cangkruan as a Cultural Practice for Promoting Psychological Well-Being: Mengungkap Cangkruan sebagai Praktik Budaya untuk Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Psikologis fransiscus Widodo Setya Budi; Marselius Sampe Tondok
Santhet: (Jurnal Sejarah, Pendidikan Dan Humaniora) Vol 10 No 4 (2026): Santhet (Jurnal Sejarah Pendidikan Dan Humaniora)
Publisher : Proram studi pendidikan Sejarah Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universaitas PGRI Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36526/santhet.v10i4.6624

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Cangkruan  is a traditional Javanese cultural practice characterized by informal social gatherings that facilitate relaxed communication and meaningful social bonds. Although strongly embedded in East Javanese society, modernization and digital lifestyles have led to a decline in this practice. This study explores the psychological functions of cangkruan  using a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with three active participants and supported by a literature review. The findings reveal that cangkruan  plays a significant role in promoting psychological well-being by fulfilling autonomy, competence, and relatedness needs as described in Self-Determination Theory. It also enhances emotional regulation through shared humor, storytelling, and social reflection, and serves as a culturally rooted coping mechanism that strengthens a sense of belonging and community resilience. The study concludes that cangkruan  is not merely a social activity, but a cultural resource that supports mental health and community cohesion. Preserving this tradition may provide a valuable socio-cultural model for sustaining mental well-being in increasingly individualistic urban environments...