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Hubungan antara Perbandingan Sosial dengan Kecemasan pada Mahasiswa Pengguna Media Sosial Nouvalya Putri Ramadhani; Vania Ardelia
Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi Vol. 12 No. 03 (2025): Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/cjpp.v12n03.p1159-1169

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Tingginya intensitas penggunaan media sosial di kalangan mahasiswa sebagai emerging adults meningkatkan kerentanan terhadap perbandingan sosial yang dipicu oleh potret kehidupan ideal di ruang digital. Fenomena ini berpotensi memicu tekanan psikologis berupa kecemasan akibat ketidakmampuan individu dalam memenuhi standar pencapaian atau gaya hidup yang ditampilkan secara daring. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara perbandingan sosial dengan kecemasan pada mahasiswa pengguna media sosial. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif korelasional dan pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner berupa Google Form. Instrumen yang digunakan meliputi Iowa-Netherlands Comparison Orientation Measure (INCOM) untuk mengukur perbandingan sosial dan Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa aktif perguruan tinggi di Surabaya yang berusia 18-25 tahun dan menggunakan media sosial. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji Spearman rho menggunakan perangkat lunak SPSS 25 for Windows. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa nilai koefisien korelasi (r) sebesar 0,387 dengan nilai signifikansi (p) sebesar 0,000. Temuan  ini mengindikasikan  adanya  hubungan  positif  yang  signifikan  dengan  tingkat  kekuatan  sedang  antara perbandingan sosial dan kecemasan pada mahasiswa pengguna media sosial. Abstract The high intensity of social media use among college students as emerging adults increases their vulnerability to social comparison triggered by idealized portrayals of life in the digital space. This phenomenon has the potential to trigger psychological pressure in the form of anxiety due to individuals' inability to meet the standards of achievement or lifestyle displayed online. This study aims to determine the relationship between social comparison and anxiety among students who use social media. This study uses a correlational quantitative approach and data collection using a questionnaire in the form of a Google Form. The instruments used include the Iowa-Netherlands Comparison Orientation Measure (INCOM) to measure social comparison and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). The population in this study consisted of active college students in Surabaya aged 18-25 years who use social media. The data analysis technique used was the Spearman rho test using SPSS 25 for Windows software. The analysis results showed that the correlation coefficient (r) value was 0.387 with a significance value (p) of 0.000. These findings indicate a significant positive relationship with a moderate level of strength between social comparison and anxiety among students who use social media.
Hubungan antara Self-Acceptance dengan Resiliensi pada Narapidana Jasmine Najla Nabilla; Vania Ardelia
Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi Vol. 12 No. 03 (2025): Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/cjpp.v12n03.p1170-1180

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Kehidupan di dalam lembaga pemasyarakatan menempatkan narapidana pada berbagai tekanan psikologis, seperti hilangnya kebebasan dan keterbatasan sosial, yang dapat memengaruhi kondisi mental mereka secara signifikan. Dalam situasi tersebut, self-acceptance dan resiliensi menjadi kapasitas psikologis yang penting dalam proses adaptasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara self-acceptance dengan resiliensi pada narapidana. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain korelasional terhadap 105 narapidana laki-laki di Lapas Kelas I Surabaya (Lapas Porong, Jawa Timur) yang dipilih melalui teknik purposive sampling. Instrumen pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah Berger’s Self-Acceptance Scale dan Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan uji korelasi Pearson’s Product Moment. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan positif dan signifikan antara self-acceptance dan resiliensi pada narapidana (r = 0,226; p = 0,020), namun dengan kekuatan korelasi yang tergolong lemah. Hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa self-acceptance berperan mendukung resiliensi narapidana, namun kontribusinya terbatas mengingat adanya faktor lain yang lebih dominan. Temuan deskriptif juga menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas narapidana berada pada kategori sedang untuk kedua variabel. Abstract Life within correctional institutions exposes prisoners to various psychological pressures, such as loss of liberty and social limitations, which can significantly affect their mental condition. In such situations, self-acceptance and resilience become crucial psychological capacities for adaptation. This study aimed to examine the relationship between self-acceptance and resilience among prisoners. A quantitative research method with a correlational design was employed involving 105 male prisoners at the Class I Correctional Institution of Surabaya (Porong Prison, East Java), selected through purposive sampling. The data collection instruments used were Berger’s Self-Acceptance Scale and the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). Data analysis was conducted using the Pearson’s Product Moment correlation test. The results indicated a positive and significant relationship between self-acceptance and resilience among prisoners (r = 0.226; p = 0.020), although the correlation strength was classified as weak. This implies that while self-acceptance plays a role in supporting prisoner resilience, its contribution is limited, suggesting the presence of other more dominant factors. Descriptive findings also showed that the majority of prisoners fell into the moderate category for both variables.
The Hubungan Online Disinhibition Effect dengan Self-Disclosure Generasi Z di Media Sosial X Yuvita Mulya Dwi Putriyani; Vania Ardelia
Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi Vol. 13 No. 01 (2026): Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/cjpp.v13n01.p28-40

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Online Disinhibition Effect (ODE) merupakan perilaku seseorang yang berbeda di dunia nyata dengan di dunia maya. Hal ini dipengaruhi oleh anonimitas, lack of eye contact, minimnya otoritas, serta faktor lain dalam interaksi daring. Kondisi ini berpotensi meningkatkan keterbukaan diri (self-disclosure), khususnya pada generasi Z sebagai pengguna aktif media sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara online disinhibition effect dan self-disclosure pada partisipan generasi Z pengguna media sosial X. Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif korelational dengan melibatkan 210 partisipan generasi Z yang berusia 13-28 tahun serta pengguna media sosial X. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner menggunakan Online Disinhibition Scale (ODS) dan Self-Disclosure Scale. Analisis data menggunakan pearson’s correlation yang menyatakan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan positif antara ODE dengan Self-disclosure pada partisipan generasi Z pengguna sosial media X (r = 0.385 dan p < .001). Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi ODE, semakin tinggi pula tingkat self-disclosure yang ditampilkan oleh partisipan di media sosial X. Hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi dasar bagi pengembangan literasi digital serta perancangan intervensi preventif untuk mendorong perilaku komunikasi daring yang lebih aman dan bertanggung jawab pada pengguna media sosial. Abstract Online Disinhibition Effect (ODE) refers to differences in individuals’ behavior between offline and online contexts. These differences are influenced by anonymity, lack of eye contact, minimal authority, and other factors inherent in online interactions. Such conditions may increase self-disclosure, particularly among Generation Z as active users of social media. This study aims to examine the relationship between online disinhibition effect and self-disclosure among Generation Z participants who use social media X. This research employed a quantitative correlational design involving 210 Generation Z participants aged 13–28 years who were active users of social media X. Data were collected through questionnaires using the Online Disinhibition Scale (ODS) and the Self-Disclosure Scale. Data analysis using Pearson’s correlation revealed a significant positive relationship between online disinhibition effect and self-disclosure among Generation Z participants who use social media X (r = 0.385, p < .001). These findings indicate that higher levels of online disinhibition effect are associated with higher levels of self-disclosure displayed by participants on social media X. The results of this study provide a basis for the development of digital literacy initiatives and preventive interventions aimed at promoting safer and more responsible online communication behavior among social media users.
The Dynamics of Meaning in Life Among Older Adults Living Alone and Those Living with Family Salsabilla Rofiatur Rohmah; Vania Ardelia
Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi Vol. 13 No. 01 (2026): Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/cjpp.v13n01.p100-119

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Differences in older adults’ living arrangements shape how physical, emotional, and social needs aremet, and they can influence quality of life and life satisfaction. Older adults who live alone may facegreater risks of loneliness, limited access to day-to-day assistance, and declining well-being. Incontrast, older adults who live with family often receive instrumental care, yet they do not alwaysexperience adequate emotional support and appreciation. This qualitative phenomenological studyaimed to understand the dynamics of meaning in life among older adults living alone and those livingwith family. Six participants were recruited (three living alone and three living with family). Datawere collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and documentation, and wereanalyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The findings indicate that olderadults’ meaning in life is constructed through self-acceptance, independence and productivity,gratitude and sources of happiness, spirituality, social relationships, contributions to others, and goalsand future hopes. Dynamics of meaning in life are influenced not only by living arrangement but alsoby the primary anchor of meaning where older adults living alone tend to emphasize independenceand local social networks, whereas those living with family tend to emphasize attachment and supportwithin family relationships. Abstrak Perbedaan status hunian lansia memberikan dampak yang berbeda pada pemenuhan kebutuhan fisik,emosional, dan sosial, serta pada kualitas dan kepuasan hidup mereka. Lansia yang tinggal sendiriberisiko mengalami kesepian, keterbatasan akses bantuan, dan penurunan kualitas hidup, sementaralansia yang tinggal bersama keluarga mendapatkan perawatan namun tidak selalu merasakandukungan emosional dan penghargaan yang memadai sehingga dari kondisi-kondisi ini menarikuntuk melihat bagaimana lansia memaknai hidupnya. Tujuan penelitian adalah memahami dinamikamakna hidup pada lansia yang tinggal sendiri dan lansia yang tinggal bersama keluarga. Penelitianmenggunakan metode kualitatif fenomenologi dan enam partisipan dipilih terdiri dari tiga lansiayang tinggal sendiri dan tiga lansia yang tinggal bersama keluarga. Data dikumpulkan melaluiwawancara semi-terstruktur, observasi dan dokumentasi kemudian dianalisis dengan teknikInterpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa makna hiduplansia terbentuk melalui penerimaan diri, kemandirian dan produktivitas, rasa syukur dan sumberkebahagiaan, spiritualitas, hubungan sosial, kontribusi pada orang lain, tujuan serta harapan masa mendatang. Dinamika makna hidup lansia tidak hanya dipengaruhi oleh status hunian, tetapi padatitik tumpu makna dimana lansia yang tinggal sendiri lebih menekankan pada kemandirian danjejaring sosial sekitar, sementara lansia yang tinggal bersama keluarga lebih menekankan kelekatandan dukungan dalam hubungan dengan keluarga.
Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) dan Cyberloafing dalam Konteks Adaptasi Mahasiswa Tahun Pertama Berlian Fitriani; Vania Ardelia
Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi Vol. 13 No. 01 (2026): Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/cjpp.v13n01.p68-80

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Perkembangan media sosial di era digital membuat individu semakin terhubung dengan lingkungan sosialnya. Namun, penggunaan media sosial yang tidak bijak dapat memicu perilaku cyberloafing. Fenomena ini banyak dialami mahasiswa tahun pertama yang berada pada fase emerging adulthood, di mana kebutuhan relatedness yang tidak terpenuhi dapat memicu munculnya fear of missing out (FoMO). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji hubungan antara fear of missing out (FoMO) dan cyberloafing pada mahasiswa tahun pertama Universitas Negeri Surabaya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain korelasional. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 231 mahasiswa tahun pertama yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah skala Online Fear of Missing Out (ON-FoMO) dan skala Cyberloafing. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan korelasi Product Moment Pearson melalui program JASP versi 0.95.4. Hasil analisis menunjukkan adanya hubungan positif yang signifikan antara fear of missing out  (FoMO) dan cyberloafing dengan koefisien korelasi r = 0,503 (p < .001) yang berada pada kategori sedang. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi tingkat fear of missing out (FoMO) yang dimiliki mahasiswa tahun pertama, semakin tinggi pula kecenderungan mereka melakukan cyberloafing. Hasil penelitian ini memiliki implikasi penting bagi pengembangan strategi pendampingan mahasiswa tahun pertama dalam mengelola penggunaan media sosial secara lebih adaptif. Abstract  The development of social media in the digital era makes individuals increasingly connected to their social environment. However, unwise use of social media can trigger cyberloafing behavior. This phenomenon is often experienced by first-year students who are in the emerging adulthood phase, where unmet relatedness needs can trigger the emergence of fear of missing out (FoMO). This study aims to examine the relationship between fear of missing out (FoMO) and cyberloafing in first-year students at Surabaya State University. This study used a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The research sample consisted of 231 first-year students selected using a purposive sampling technique. The instruments used were the Online Fear of Missing Out (ON-FoMO) scale and the Cyberloafing scale. Data analysis was performed using Pearson Product Moment correlation through the JASP program version 0.95.4. The results of the analysis showed a significant positive relationship between fear of missing out (FoMO) and cyberloafing with acorrelation coefficient of r = 0.503 (p < .001) which is in the moderate category. These findings indicate that the higher the level of fear of missing out (FoMO) experienced by first-year students, the higher their tendency to engage in cyberloafing. These findings have important implications for developing strategies to assist first-year students in managing their social media use more adaptively.
Hubungan antara Intensitas Bermain Roblox terhadap Kesepian pada Mahasiswa Haani Keyza Grimonia; Vania Ardelia
Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi Vol. 13 No. 01 (2026): Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/cjpp.v13n01.p90-99

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Intensitas bermain game online semakin meningkat di kalangan mahasiswa, salah satunya melalui platform Roblox yang menyediakan ruang interaksi sosial virtual. Meskipun demikian, keterlibatan yang tinggi dalam game online diduga berkaitan dengan pengalaman kesepian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara intensitas bermain Roblox dengan tingkat kesepian pada mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain korelasional. Partisipan penelitian berjumlah 170 mahasiswa berusia 18–25 tahun yang bermain Roblox dan berasal dari beberapa universitas di Surabaya. Data dikumpulkan secara daring menggunakan skala intensitas bermain Roblox dan skala kesepian. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan uji korelasi Pearson dengan bantuan perangkat lunak JASP. Hasil analisis menunjukkan adanya hubungan positif yang rendah antara intensitas bermain Roblox dan kesepian (r = 0,278; p < 0,05). Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa intensitas bermain Roblox berkaitan dengan tingkat kesepian mahasiswa, meskipun kekuatan hubungannya tergolong lemah. Penelitian ini memberikan implikasi bahwa interaksi sosial virtual dalam game online belum sepenuhnya memenuhi kebutuhan afiliasi mahasiswa. Abstract The intensity of online game playing has increased among university students, particularly through platforms such as Roblox that offer virtual social interaction. However, high engagement in online games has been associated with experiences of loneliness. This study aimed to examine the relationship between the intensity of playing Roblox and loneliness among university students. This study employed a quantitative correlational design. A total of 170 students aged 18–25 years from several universities in Surabaya who actively played Roblox participated in the study. Data were collected online using the Roblox playing intensity scale and a loneliness scale. Pearson correlation analysis was conducted using JASP software. The results indicated a low positive relationship between the intensity of playing Roblox and loneliness (r = 0.278; p < 0.05). These findings suggest that the intensity of playing Roblox is associated with students’ loneliness, although the strength of the relationship is weak. This study implies that virtual social interactions in online games may not fully satisfy students’ affiliation needs
Pengaruh Problematic Internet Use Terhadap Academic Procrastination Pada Mahasiswa Andea Muhammad Abhista Andikaputra; Vania Ardelia
Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi Vol. 13 No. 01 (2026): Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/cjpp.v13n01.p158-170

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Penggunaan internet kini menjadi bagian dari aktivitas keseharian mahasiswa. Intensitas penggunaan internet yang demikian, memiliki konsekuensi negatif berupa Problematic Internet Use (PIU). Perilaku PIU dapat berdampak pada Self-Regulation dan Boredom Feedback Model (BFM) yang berujung pada perilaku Academic Procrastination. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan menguji secara kuantitatif pengaruh perilaku Problematic Internet Use (PIU) terhadap Academic Procrastination pada mahasiswa. Penelitian dilakukan pada 178 Mahasiswa yang didominasi oleh perempuan (78.7%) pada rentang usia 18-21 tahun dengan perilaku PIU pada kategori sedang, yang dipilih melalui teknik purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan Indonesia Problematic Internet Use Scale dan Multidimensional Academic Procrastination Scale. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan uji regresi linear sederhana, dengan hasil signifikan (F=71.18, p <.001). Melalui hasil tersebut PIU berpengaruh secara signifikan dan positif terhadap Academic Procrastination. Hal tersebut dibuktikan dengan perilaku PIU mampu menjelaskan 28.8% varians Academic Procrastination, dengan koefisien regresi B = 0.362. Abstract Internet use has become part of students' daily activities. Such intense internet use has negative consequences in the form of Problematic Internet Use (PIU). PIU behavior can have an impact on Self-Regulation and the Boredom Feedback Model (BFM), which leads to Academic Procrastination behavior. Based on this, this study was conducted with the aim of quantitatively testing the influence of Problematic Internet Use (PIU) behavior on Academic Procrastination among students. This study involved 178 students, predominantly female (78.7%), aged 18–21 years, with the majority of participants exhibiting moderate levels of Problematic Internet Use (PIU), selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using the Indonesia Problematic Internet Use Scale and the Multidimensional Academic Procrastination Scale. Data analysis was performed using simple linear regression tests, with significant results (F=71.18, p <.001). These results show that PIU has a significant and positive effect on Academic Procrastination. This is evidenced by the fact that PIU behavior can explain 28.8% of the variance in Academic Procrastination, with a regression coefficient of B = 0.362.
Hubungan antara Persepsi Masyarakat dengan Kecemasan terhadap Implementasi Program Makan Bergizi Gratis Nancy Sabatimy; Vania Ardelia
Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi Vol. 13 No. 01 (2026): Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/cjpp.v13n01.p258-269

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara persepsi publik dan kecemasan mengenai implementasi Program Makan Bergizi Gratis. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan 304 partisipan. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik purposive sampling, pengumpulan data melalui survei daring menggunakan skala persepsi dan skala kecemasan, dan analisis data menggunakan korelasi Pearson Product Moment. Hasilnya menunjukkan hubungan positif yang signifikan antara persepsi dan kecemasan diperoleh r = 0.258 dengan p < .,001. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa persepsi berperan dalam membentuk reaksi emosional terhadap kebijakan publik, terutama ketika kebijakan tersebut dianggap melibatkan risiko atau ketidakpastian. Selain itu, faktor psikologis seperti penilaian kognitif dan rasa kendali juga mempengaruhi bagaimana suatu kebijakan dipersepsikan dan bagaimana tingkat kecemasan terbentuk. Dengan demikian, melalui temuan ini menegaskan bahwa persepsi berperan sebagai salah satu faktor psikologis yang berkontribusi terhadap munculnya kecemasan, namun masih terdapat faktor lain di luar penelitian yang memengaruhi kecemasan masyarakat. Abstract This study aims to examine the relationship between public perceptions and anxiety regarding the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal Program. A quantitative research design was employed with 304 participants. Purposive sampling was used, and data were collected through an online survey utilizing a perception scale and an anxiety scale. Data analysis was conducted using the Pearson Product Moment correlation. The results revealed a significant positive relationship between perception and anxiety, with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.258 and p < 0.001. These findings indicate that perceptions play an important role in shaping emotional responses to public policies, particularly when such policies are perceived as involving risk or uncertainty. Furthermore, psychological factors such as cognitive appraisal and perceived control also influence how a policy is interpreted and how levels of anxiety are formed. Thus, these findings confirm that perception functions as one of the psychological factors contributing to the emergence of anxiety. However, there are still other factors beyond the scope of this study that influence public anxiety.
Emotional Attachment dan Pengaruhnya terhadap Perilaku Digital Hoarding pada Generasi Z Vanessa Brilliancy La Tossa; Vania Ardelia
GUIDENA: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, Psikologi, Bimbingan dan Konseling Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/gdn.v16i2.16262

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Digital hoarding has become an increasingly relevant psychological phenomenon in the digital era, particularly among Generation Z, who are highly engaged with digital devices and online storage. The tendency to accumulate digital files may be influenced by emotional attachment to personal digital objects such as photos, videos, documents, messages, and other meaningful files. This study aimed to examine the effect of emotional attachment on digital hoarding behavior among Generation Z. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was employed. The participants consisted of 255 Generation Z respondents selected using purposive sampling based on their active use of digital devices and habit of storing digital files. Data were collected using the Digital Hoarding Questionnaire (DHQ) to measure digital hoarding behavior and the Emotional Attachment Scale (EAS) to assess emotional attachment. Both instruments demonstrated satisfactory reliability, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of 0.802 for the DHQ and 0.858 for the EAS. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression after the assumptions of normality and linearity were fulfilled. The results showed that emotional attachment had a significant effect on digital hoarding behavior (F = 215.6, p < 0.001). The coefficient of determination indicated that emotional attachment contributed 46% to digital hoarding behavior (R² = 0.460), while the remaining 54% was influenced by other factors outside this study. Additional gender-based analysis showed that male respondents had slightly higher mean scores for both emotional attachment and digital hoarding than female respondents, although the difference was not significant. These findings indicate that emotional attachment is an important psychological factor underlying digital hoarding among Generation Z. The study provides practical implications for digital well-being education, particularly in encouraging digital decluttering, file organization, and healthier emotional regulation toward digital possessions.
Hubungan Digital Jealousy dengan Relationship Anxiety pada Emerging Adults Pengguna Media Sosial Evania Eklesia Senduk; Vania Ardelia
GUIDENA: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, Psikologi, Bimbingan dan Konseling Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/gdn.v16i2.16429

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The rapid growth of social media has transformed the dynamics of romantic relationships, particularly among individuals in emerging adulthood. Digital interactions allow partners to monitor, compare, and interpret each other’s online activities, which may trigger new forms of jealousy known as digital jealousy. This phenomenon is closely associated with relationship insecurity, especially among individuals who are prone to anxious attachment and excessive concern about their romantic relationships. This study aimed to examine the relationship between digital jealousy and relationship anxiety among social media-active emerging adults. A quantitative correlational design was employed involving 240 participants aged 18–29 years who were currently or had previously been involved in a romantic relationship and actively used social media. Participants were selected using purposive sampling, and data were collected through an online questionnaire accompanied by informed consent. Digital jealousy was measured using the Digital Jealousy Scale (DJS), while relationship anxiety was assessed using the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation after the normality assumption was fulfilled. The results revealed a significant positive relationship between digital jealousy and relationship anxiety. These findings indicate that emerging adults who experience higher levels of jealousy triggered by partners’ digital activities tend to report higher levels of anxiety in romantic relationships. This study highlights the importance of understanding digital jealousy as a psychological factor that may affect emotional security in romantic relationships. The findings provide practical implications for relationship counseling, digital literacy, and psychoeducation programs aimed at helping emerging adults develop healthier patterns of social media use and more adaptive emotional regulation in romantic relationships.