Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sosial
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April

The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy And Quarter-Life Crisis In Final-Year Students At HKBP University Nommensen Medan

Septia, Gloria (Unknown)
Ambarita, Togi Fitri Afriani (Unknown)



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Publish Date
20 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the relationship between self-efficacy and quarter-life crisis among final-year students at HKBP Nommensen University, Medan. This study found a significant negative relationship between self-efficacy and quarter-life crisis among final-year students at HKBP Nommensen University, Medan, with a correlation coefficient of -0.358. This finding indicates that the higher a student's self-confidence in their abilities, the lower the level of crisis experienced when facing the transition to early adulthood. The majority of respondents were in the moderate self-efficacy category, with no significant differences between men and women, indicating that gender is not a major determining factor. Although most students have a relatively high level of self-efficacy, many still experience a significant quarter-life crisis. This is influenced by various external challenges, such as social demands, competitive job market, and economic uncertainty. This situation is exacerbated by the lack of a clear plan for post-graduation for some respondents, leading to identity confusion and anxiety about the future. Students with strong self-efficacy are generally more resilient, skilled at solving problems, and adaptable to change, while those with low self-efficacy are more susceptible to stress and obstacles to personal development. These findings suggest the importance of strengthening self-efficacy through self-development programs, career counseling, and social support to help students navigate the challenges of post-graduation life transitions. Therefore, enhancing self-efficacy can be an effective strategy to mitigate the negative impact of the quarter-life crisis on final-year students.

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jipsi

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Religion Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Mathematics Nursing Public Health Social Sciences Other

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he focus of this JIPSI journal is based on the results of educational research that contributes to the understanding, improvement, development of scientific theories and concepts and their application to education in Indonesia. The scope of education includes educational administration, guidance, ...