Strategi Koping Perempuan Korban Ghosting pada Fase Dewasa Awal

Sahrullah Sahrullah(1*), Eva Meizara Puspita Dewi(2), Dian Novita Siswanti(3),

(1) Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Negeri Makassar
(2) Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Negeri Makassar
(3) Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Negeri Makassar
(*) Corresponding Author




DOI: https://doi.org/10.26858/jtm.v1i3.31781

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The ghosting action taken by the perpetrator against the victim during a dating relationship has a negative impact from a physiological and psychological perspective, so a coping strategy is needed to overcome it. This study focuses on knowing the coping strategies of female ghosting victims in the early adult phase. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The research respondents were three women aged 18 to 40 years. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The results of data analysis show that respondents in overcoming the negative impacts that arise due to ghosting use two approaches, namely coping strategies that focus on problems and emotions. The coping strategies carried out by the respondents succeeded in minimizing the negative impacts they experienced because they were supported by five sources, namely problem-solving abilities, social support, positive beliefs, health, and assets. The implications of this study provide an overview of the impact and coping strategies of women victims of ghosting. Through this, ghosting victims are expected to use positive coping strategies so as not to experience negative impacts repeatedly.


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Coping Strategy; Dating; Ghosting

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