Keywords
Self-Confidence
Early Adulthood
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Abstract
The phenomenon of fatherlessness is often associated with various psychological problems, including low self-confidence. However, in early adulthood, individuals have reached a more mature stage of psychological development, so the influence of childhood experiences does not necessarily appear directly. This study aimed to examine the effect of fatherlessness on self-confidence in early adulthood. This study employed a quantitative approach using simple linear regression analysis. The participants were early adults who met the research criteria and were selected through an appropriate sampling technique. Data were collected using a fatherlessness scale and a self-confidence scale that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis was conducted using JASP software. The results showed that fatherlessness did not have a significant effect on self-confidence in early adulthood, with a significance value (p) of 0.530 (p > 0.05). These findings indicate that self-confidence in early adulthood is not solely determined by fatherlessness but is influenced by other factors such as psychological maturity, life experiences, and social support. Based on these results, it can be concluded that self-confidence in early adulthood is a complex and multidimensional psychological construct. Future research is recommended to examine other variables that may influence self-confidence in early adulthood to gain a more comprehensive understanding.
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