| dc.description.abstract | This study discusses a phenomenon that often occurs in students, especially
Generation Z, namely Quarter-Life Crisis. This common phenomenon is a
psychological phenomenon experienced by individuals aged 18 to 30 years. This
phase is characterized by feelings of anxiety, doubt about the future, and pressure
in making important decisions in life. This study aims to understand the influence
of Quarter-Life Crisis on the mental health of students, especially in the Faculty of
Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) of the University of North Sumatra (USU).
The informants in this study numbered 5 people, consisting of 2 8th semester
students and 3 6th semester students
This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were
collected through in-depth interviews with FISIP USU students who experienced
Quarter-Life Crisis, as well as observation and analysis of related documentation.
Data analysis techniques were carried out through data reduction, data
presentation, and drawing conclusions.
The results of the study show that Quarter-Life Crisis has a significant
impact on mental health in students, such as the emergence of stress and feelings
of insecurity. The main factors that influence this condition include academic
pressure, social expectations, poor careers, and demands for financial
independence. The analysis that can be done in this study shows that students who
experience this phase are often trapped by high expectations from their social
environment. This study shows that students who have good social support, such as
from family and friends, tend to be able to overcome this phase better than those
who feel protected. | en_US |
