The Influence of Fatherlessness and Self-Esteem on Emotion Regulation in Romantic Relationship During Early Adulthood
Pengaruh Ketidakhadiran ayah dan Harga diri terhadap Regulasi Emosi pada Hubungan Romantis Dewasa Awal
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Fatherlessness, Self-Esteem, Emotion Regulation, Romantic Relationships, Early AdulthoodAbstract
The formation of committed romantic relationships is a key developmental task in early adulthood, with relationship quality influenced by emotion regulation ability. This study examined the effects of fatherlessness and self-esteem on emotion regulation in romantic relationships among early adults. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 348 participants aged 20–40 years in Sidoarjo Regency through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. Results showed that fatherlessness and self-esteem jointly contributed 24.4% to the variance in emotion regulation (R = 0.498; F = 56.982; p < 0.001). Both variables also had significant partial effects (p < 0.05). Negative regression coefficients indicated that higher fatherlessness and self-esteem scores were associated with lower emotion-regulation difficulties, reflecting better emotion regulation. These findings highlight the importance of self-esteem and father-related experiences in promoting healthy romantic relationships during early adulthood.
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