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The Sandwich Generation: Family Responsibilities and Individual Well-Being Muhammad Kautsar, Faiz; Irvanianto, Salsa Azzahra; Tri Agustin, Diny; Dian Lestari, Aghnia
Journal of World Science Vol. 4 No. 7 (2025): Journal of World Science
Publisher : Riviera Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58344/jws.v4i7.1449

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This study aims to determine the impact of the dual role of the sandwich generation on the psychological well-being of individuals entering adulthood in Cirebon City who care for parents and fulfill family responsibilities. The main focus is on strategies and efforts to maintain a balance between family responsibilities and personal well-being, in order to achieve a more balanced and harmonious life. This study used a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach to understand the subjective experiences of individuals entering adulthood 20-30 years old as a sandwich generation in Cirebon City. In-depth interviews were conducted to explore the emotions, expectations, and challenges faced by individuals when caring for their parents and siblings, as well as how they manage their personal health while carrying out these dual roles. The results of this study showed that some informants were forced to take on the role of the sandwich generation due to family demands. This study shows that the sandwich generation faces great challenges in balancing the role of caring for parents and younger siblings with personal well-being. Although their responsibilities are different, good communication skills and stress management strategies, such as taking time for themselves, are both helpful. They hope to create financial stability and a more equitable division of responsibilities.
The Sandwich Generation: Family Responsibility And Individual Well-Being Lestari, Aghnia Dian; Kautsar, Faiz Muhammad; Irvanianto, Salsa Azzahra; Agustin, Diny Tri; Khumayah, Siti
Journal of World Science Vol. 4 No. 7 (2025): Journal of World Science
Publisher : Riviera Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58344/jws.v4i7.1466

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This study aims to determine the impact of the dual role of the sandwich generation on the psychological well-being of individuals entering adulthood in Cirebon City who take care of their parents and fulfill family responsibilities. The main focus is on strategies and efforts to maintain a balance between family responsibilities and personal well-being, in order to achieve a more balanced and harmonious life. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach to understand the subjective experience of individuals who enter adulthood of 20-30 years as the sandwich generation in Cirebon City. In-depth interviews were conducted to explore the emotions, expectations, and challenges that individuals face while caring for their parents and siblings, as well as how they manage their personal health while taking on the dual role. The results of this study show that some informants are forced to take on the role of the sandwich generation due to family demands. This study shows that the sandwich generation faces a major challenge in balancing the role of caring for their parents and siblings with personal well-being. Although their responsibilities are different, good communication skills and stress management strategies, such as taking time for yourself, are both very helpful. They hope to create financial stability and a fairer division of responsibilities.