Academia Open
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December

Social Support and Self Disclosure Linked to Lower Quarter Life Crisis: Dukungan Sosial dan Pengungkapan Diri Terkait dengan Krisis Kehidupan Kelompok Bawah

Moh Idang Purnama (Program Studi Psikologi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Dwi Nastiti (Program Studi Psikologi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Dec 2025

Abstract

General Background: Early adulthood is a transitional phase involving identity formation, career preparation, and psychological adjustment. Specific Background: Fresh graduates often face emotional uncertainty and life decision challenges associated with quarter life crisis. Knowledge Gap: Empirical studies rarely examine social support and self disclosure simultaneously as correlational predictors of quarter life crisis among fresh graduates. Aims: This study examined relationships between social support and self disclosure with quarter life crisis among fresh graduates aged 22–24 years in Sidoarjo. Results: Using a quantitative correlational design with purposive sampling, 270 participants were analyzed through multiple linear regression. Significant negative correlations were found between social support and quarter life crisis (r = −0.594, p < 0.001) and between self disclosure and quarter life crisis (r = −0.530, p < 0.001). Simultaneous testing showed significant association (F = 88.469, p < 0.001), with both predictors explaining 39.9% of variance. Most participants demonstrated moderate levels across measured variables. Novelty: This study integrates interpersonal support and personal openness within a single regression analysis focusing on fresh graduates. Implications: The findings highlight the relevance of interpersonal networks and personal openness in psychological support strategies for early adulthood transition among fresh graduates. Highlights: Correlation Testing Demonstrated Significant Inverse Coefficients Across Both Predictor Variables. Majority of Participants Were Classified Within Moderate Psychological Transition Levels. Combined Predictors Accounted for 39.9% of Variance in Emotional Transition Outcomes. Keywords: Quarter Life Crisis, Social Support, Self Disclosure, Fresh Graduates, Multiple Regression

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Journal Info

Abbrev

acopen

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...