Nurse Professional Education Journal
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): May 2025

Family communication patterns and quarter-life crisis: A cross-sectional study of final-year nursing students

Ifa Nofalia (ITSKes Insan Cendekia Medika Jombang, Indonesia)
Agustina Maunaturrohmah (ITSKes Insan Cendekia Medika Jombang, Indonesia)
Sindi Sri Murni (ITSKes Insan Cendekia Medika Jombang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 May 2025

Abstract

A quarter-life crisis is a psychological condition characterized by uncertainty, anxiety, and emotional instability commonly experienced by young adults in transitional life phases, particularly among final-year university students. Family communication is central in providing emotional support and shaping individual coping strategies. This study examined the relationship between family communication patterns and the incidence of quarter-life crisis among final-year nursing students. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 73 participants selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a validated family communication questionnaire and a quarter-life crisis scale, then analyzed using the Spearman rank correlation test. The results revealed a significant inverse relationship between family communication patterns and quarter-life crisis levels, indicating that better family communication is associated with lower levels of psychological distress. These findings highlight the importance of family interactions in supporting students' emotional well-being during critical academic and life transitions. Integrating family-focused psychoeducation may be beneficial in mental health interventions for nursing students.

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NurseEdu

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Nurse Professional Education Journal (NurseEdu) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing nursing science, education, and professional practice. The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers, nurse educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to disseminate ...