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Journal : Journal of Psychological Perspective

How Romantic Relationships Shape Self-Worth: A Qualitative Exploration of Relationship Contingent Self-Esteem in Early Adulthood Syafiyah, Aufizzahra As; Hartati, Niken; Primanita, Rida Yanna
Journal of Psychological Perspective Vol 7, No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Utan Kayu Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47679/jopp.7311242025

Abstract

Romantic relationships in early adulthood have been shown to have a significant impact on an individual's sense of self-worth, particularly when self-esteem becomes dependent on relational dynamics. This study explores the manifestation and impact of Relationship Contingent Self-Esteem (RCSE) on psychological well-being among young adults in Padang, Indonesia. A qualitative survey approach was utilized to collect data from 200 participants (75 males and 125 females) through open-ended questionnaires designed to capture personal experiences and perceptions related to self-worth in romantic contexts. Thematic analysis was conducted using MAXQDA software in three stages: open coding to identify key concepts, axial coding to uncover patterns, and selective coding to synthesize overarching themes. The findings of the present study indicate that external validation from romantic partners plays a pivotal role in shaping self-evaluation and emotional states. Dependence on partner approval has been demonstrated to correspond with fluctuations in self-esteem, which in turn has been demonstrated to impact overall psychological well-being. The findings underscore the importance of addressing emotional vulnerabilities in romantic relationships. The necessity for targeted interventions, such as psychoeducational programs and emotional regulation training, is also suggested. The purpose of these interventions is to foster emotional resilience and promote healthy relational development during early adulthood.
Co-Authors Adila Tsurayya Afrilyana, Afrilyana Aggraini, Nirmala Alfiah Rahmi Putri Alfiah Rahmi Putri Alfian Yanda Putra Alviratulhusna Limupa Ane Putri Desrianti Anggia Afri Yolanda Anna Fara Dina Islami Guci Ariep Ubaidilah Arvan Brillian Bachkti Hamda As Syafiyah, Aufizzahra asfy, Ibnu Asfy, M ibnu Asri Rima Oktavia Aufizzahra As Syafiyah, Aufizzahra Aulia Aulia Aviani, Yolivia Irna Ayuningsih, Helfi Azmi, Mayori Faldisa Bela Sari Duri Citra Zaskia Chairunnisa Deby Amanda Puri Diflatul Amini Dilla Noviana Dina Azhari Fadhlur Rahman, Fadhlur Fadila Lailatul Isttianah Fadila Lailatul Isttianah Furqan Nursalam Hartati, Niken Hendri Pratama Herwana, Renny Alfianti Hikmatul Wazkia Husnul Khotimah Illahi, Amanda Permata Ilma Yusra Iqbal Kurniawan Irma Juniarti Ivodenia Pradiva Kamil, M Aiqal Kania Jeanrita Khairizal , Nadia Aderiani Koto, Dicky Febrian Koto, Nadia Aderini Lubis, Winda Safutri M, Magdalena Susyanti Madhuri Gemida Putri Mawati, Ibtihaj Mayang Sari, Putri Meissy Afriani Meylinda, Moethia Miranda Khairul Mudjiran Mudjiran Muhammad Roofiq MY Naila Chantika Putri Nirmala Anggraini Nisrina Khairunnisa Novita Dewi Nuraiga Fatmawati Nuzul Khaira Oki Pradana Partini Nur Umayah Permata Julice Putri Pramisya, Rizki Prasetia, Hari Bayu Puput Nofia Rahma Putri Rahma Oktafia Putri Rahmah Putri, Nabilla Radhiya Nikita Dharma Rahma Dilla, Nadia Rahma, Puput Nofia Rahminda Nur Islamy Ermus Reno Julian Syaputra Ria Septia Ningsih Rori Eka Putra Rozi Kurniawan Salma Syakira Sela Windiana Pungki Shindi Frastika Sianturi Silvani Dwi Ilhami Sitorus, Helina Sri Wahyuni Suci Rahma Nio Syafiyah, Aufizzahra As Syafrizal Syafrizal Tiara Eristina Tiara Eristina Tiya Oktasari Ulia Fitriati Usma Yulesa Usma Yulesa Vinnie Elvionita Vira Yuliani Vira Yuliani Wahyu Aulia Rahman Welin Yolanda Wiriawan, Larasati Yenni Putri Yuli Dwi Marta Yuninda Tria Ningsih Yuningsih, Sari Dewi Rahmah Zahra, Adifa Zakwan Adri Zelba Vibra