Representasi Pengendalian Diri melalui Fungsi Manajemen Tokoh Kaluna dalam Film Home Sweet Loan

Amalia, Ghaitsaa Zurike
Zahra Hasoloan, Hanifah Az
Dimisqiyani, Erindah
Amaliyah, Amaliyah
Sinulingga, Rizqy Amalia Sinulingga
Aji, Gagas Gayuh

IKRA-ITH EKONOMIKA
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): IKRAITH-EKONOMIKA Vol 9 No 1 Maret 2026

Pengendalian diri adalah keterampilan penting yang membantu individu mengatur pikiran, emosi,dan tindakan agar konsisten dengan tujuan jangka panjang, meski dalam tekanan. Dalammanajemen, kemampuan ini menjadi dasar untuk bertindak terarah, terkendali, dan produktif dalammencapai sasaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji bagaimana film Home SweetLoan merepresentasikan pengendalian diri tokoh Kaluna dalam menghadapi konflik keluarga dantekanan ekonomi. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan naratif melaluiobservasi, memakai film Home Sweet Loan sebagai data utama, serta didukung literatur relevan.Temuan penelitian menunjukkan Kaluna menerapkan fungsi manajemen pribadi lewat pengendaliandiri, seperti merencanakan tujuan membeli rumah, mengatur keuangan dengan disiplin, menjagamotivasi menabung, serta menunda keinginan pribadi demi keluarga. Pengendalian diri Kalunaterlihat pada kemampuannya menahan dorongan konsumtif, berpikir matang sebelum bertindak, danmenjaga stabilitas emosional dalam tekanan. Dampak penelitian ini menegaskan bahwapengendalian diri berfungsi sebagai strategi praktis menghadapi tantangan ekonomi dan sosial,karena membantu individu mengambil keputusan bijak dan memprioritaskan tujuan jangka panjang.Penelitian selanjutnya disarankan mengeksplorasi representasi pengendalian diri pada film laindengan konteks sosial berbeda, serta memperluas analisis melalui psikologi positif dan manajemendiri. Self-control is an essential skill that helps individuals regulate their thoughts, emotions, and actionsto remain consistent with long-term goals, even under pressure. In management, this ability servesas the foundation for acting in a directed, controlled, and productive manner to achieve objectives.This study aims to examine how the film Home Sweet Loan represents the self-control of the maincharacter, Kaluna, in facing family conflict and economic pressure. The method used is qualitativewith a narrative approach through observation, using the film Home Sweet Loan as the primarydata source, supported by relevant literature. The findings show that Kaluna applies personalmanagement functions through self-control, such as planning the goal of buying a house, managingfinances with discipline, maintaining motivation to save, and postponing personal desires for thesake of family needs. Kaluna’s self-control is reflected in her ability to resist consumptive urges,think carefully before acting, and maintain emotional stability under pressure. The impact of thisstudy emphasizes that self-control functions as a practical strategy in dealing with economic andsocial challenges, as it helps individuals make wiser decisions and prioritize goals aligned withlong-term aspirations. Further research is recommended to explore the representation of selfcontrolin other films with different social contexts and to expand the analysis using positivepsychology and self-management approaches.