<![CDATA[The loss of a parent is a life event that can cause psychological distress and require individuals to develop coping strategies, particularly during early adulthood, a period marked by various developmental demands. This study aims to explore the coping strategies used by young adult men following the loss of a parent. The study used a qualitative approach with an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis design. The study included three young adult men aged 18–25 who had lost both parents and were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews and analyzed using the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis stages. The results indicated that spirituality was the primary coping strategy used by the participants in dealing with the experience of losing their parents. This theme developed into three subthemes: finding peace through worship, building acceptance through prayer, and maintaining an emotional bond with their parents. Spiritual practices were interpreted as a source of psychological strength that helped the participants manage emotional distress, accept the reality of loss, and adapt to life changes following their parents’ deaths. These findings indicate that spirituality functions as a form of emotion-focused coping that helps young adult men cope with the experience of permanent loss. This study contributes to the development of grief psychology research, particularly regarding coping strategies among young adult men in the Indonesian cultural context, and serves as a foundation for the development of grief support services that are more sensitive to their needs. ]]>
