Bisma The Journal of Counseling
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): April

Marriage Readiness among Final-Year University Students: The Role of Emotional Maturity and Interpersonal Communication Skills as Predictive Factors

Aprilia Setyowati (Guidance and Counseling Study Program, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Diki Herdiansyah (Guidance and Counseling Study Program, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Siti Muyana (Guidance and Counseling Study Program, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Irvan Budhi Handaka (Guidance and Counseling Study Program, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Corry Ardinana (Guidance and Counseling Study Program, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Mufied Fauziah (Guidance and Counseling Study Program, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Apr 2026

Abstract

Marriage readiness is an essential developmental task in early adulthood, yet many final-year students face the transition to marriage without adequate psychological and interpersonal preparedness. Empirical research that comprehensively identifies personal competencies as predictors of marriage readiness in this transitional phase remains limited. This study aims to analyze and examine the predictive role of emotional maturity and interpersonal communication skills on marriage readiness among final-year students. A correlational quantitative design was employed with unmarried final-year students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using an emotional maturity scale based on emotional regulation and stability, the Interpersonal Communication Competence Scale (ICCS), and a marriage readiness scale covering psychological, emotional, social, and marital value dimensions. Multiple regression analysis was conducted after testing statistical assumptions, validity, and reliability. The results indicate that both emotional maturity and interpersonal communication skills are significant predictors of marriage readiness, with interpersonal communication showing a relatively stronger contribution. These findings underscore the importance of developing emotional regulation and interpersonal communication competence as essential components of interventions aimed at preparing students for marital life.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

bisma

Publisher

Subject

Education Social Sciences

Description

Bisma The Journal of Counseling ISSN: Print 2598-3199 –Online 2598-3210 is a peer-reviewed, published by Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha in collaboration with Indonesian Counselor Association (IKI). The list of the journal was associated with Indonesian Counselor Association (IKI) is list here. ...