Psyche 165 Journal

Investigating Perceived Stress and Quality of Life Among Pharmacy Students: A Systematic Review

Dhea Ananda Fitri — 2026-03-30

Pharmacy students experience substantial stress due to demanding academic requirements, competitive educational environments, and challenges associated with transitioning into professional roles, which may negatively affect their quality of life. This systematic review aims to examine the relationship between perceived stress and quality of life among pharmacy students and to identify key stress determinants influencing their well-being. Eligible studies focused on pharmacy students, used validated instruments to measure perceived stress and quality of life, and were published between 2020 and 2024. A total of 1,040 records were identified through database searching, of which 12 studies met the inclusion criteria after screening. Two additional studies were identified through manual searching, resulting in 14 studies included in the review. The findings indicate that academic workload, financial pressure, limited social support, and concerns about transitioning into professional practice are the main contributors to perceived stress, which in turn negatively impacts students’ quality of life. Commonly used assessment tools included the Perceived Stress Scale and the Short Form-12 Health Questionnaire. This review highlights the significant impact of perceived stress on the quality of life of pharmacy students and underscores the need for targeted stress management interventions to support their well-being.

Perceived Parenting Styles as a Moderator Between Childhood Fantasy Play and Creativity in Early Adulthood

Talitha Maurilla — 2026-03-30

Creativity is a crucial skill for adapting to the demands of the modern world, and early experiences may play a vital role in its development. This study investigated the relationship between childhood fantasy play and creativity in early adulthood, as well as the moderating role of perceived parenting styles. A non-experimental quantitative design was employed using purposive sampling. Participants were 387 individuals aged 18 to 25 who had lived with their parents between the ages of 2 and 7. Data were collected through an online questionnaire and analyzed using Jeffrey’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP). Results revealed a significant positive correlation between childhood fantasy play and adult creativity (r = 0.413, p < 0.001). However, perceived parenting styles, both paternal and maternal, did not significantly moderate this relationship. These findings indicate that engaging in imaginative play during childhood contributes meaningfully to creativity in adulthood, and this influence remains consistent regardless of how parenting is later recalled. The study adds to the understanding of how early life experiences shape long-term personal development.

Coping Strategies for Academic Pressure among Adolescents in Islamic Schools

Desi Ariska — 2026-03-30

Academic stress is a common challenge experienced by students and may affect their psychological well-being and coping strategies. This study aims to explore students’ experiences of academic stress and the coping strategies they employ to manage academic demands. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with participants selected using purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke’s framework. The findings revealed several sources of academic stress, including academic workload, performance expectations, and time management difficulties. In response to these stressors, students employed various coping strategies, such as problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping, and religious coping. The results indicate that coping strategies play a crucial role in helping students manage academic stress and maintain psychological balance. This study contributes to the literature by providing an in-depth understanding of students’ subjective experiences of academic stress and coping, which may inform educational institutions in developing appropriate support programs.

Keywords: Coping strategies; Qualitative research; Students; Psychological well-being

Adaptation of The Abusive Supervision Scale with Indonesian Version

Muhammad Indra Astrawan — 2026-03-30

Abusive supervision can have a negative impact on employee welfare and performance. Unfortunately, there are still very few questionnaires available that can measure abusive supervision in a standardized and psychometrically tested Indonesian language version. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to adapt and test the validity and reliability of the abusive supervision measurement tool in Indonesian. The population in this study consisted of 1,280 cigarette production workers, with the sample calculated using the Slovin formula at a 5% error rate, resulting in a minimum of 304 respondents. In this study, the researchers successfully involved 486 participants as research subjects using purposive sampling. The analysis used in this study was confirmatory factor analysis to test whether the data obtained by the researchers was in accordance with the predetermined measurement model in order to test the construct validity of the measurement tool. The results of this study indicate that the fit index parameters have been met (GFI = 0.984, RMSEA = 0.054, SRMR = 0.029, NFI = 0.961, CFI = 0.976, & TLI = 0.967). The reliability test results using the ω coefficient (0.892) and α coefficient (0.884) show excellent results. However, one dimension of abusive supervision, namely credit stealing, has a reliability value (ω = 0.110 & α = 0.111) and validity (AVE = 0.292) that are less than ideal. The implication of this study is the availability of an Indonesian version of the abusive supervision measurement tool that can be used to assess the harsh behavior of supervisors in the Indonesian work context. The suggestion for future researchers is that it is very necessary to further develop and test the items in the credit stealing dimension.

Family Support as a Mediator between Perceived Organizational Support and Work Engagement among Female Workers

Ima Mawarti — 2026-03-30

A The aim of this study is to determine the effect of family support as a mediating variable in the relationship between perceived organizational support and work engagement among female workers in the textile industry. The research hypothesis states that perceived organizational support has a significant effect on work engagement with family support as a mediating variable. This study uses a quantitative approach with regression analysis and mediation testing using Hayes’ Process Model 4. Perceived organizational support was measured using the scale developed by Rhoades & Eisenberger (2002), which includes the dimensions of fairness, supervisor support, and organizational rewards and job conditions. Family support was measured using Friedman’s (2013) scale, which covers emotional, instrumental, informational, and appraisal support. Work engagement was measured using the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (2004), which consists of the dimensions vigor, dedication, and absorption. The results of the study show that perceived organizational support has a significant effect on work engagement both directly and indirectly through family support as a mediator. This indicates that family support significantly mediates the relationship between perceived organizational support and work engagement among female workers. This indicates that organizations need to strengthen perceived organizational support through women-friendly policies that promote balance between work and family roles. For female workers, it is important to build cooperative family relationships so that family support becomes more effective and positively contributes to their work engagement.

Loneliness and Social Media Addiction Tendencies among Young Adult Men in Real and Cyberspace Worlds

Syiva Rizkya — 2026-03-30

This study aims to examine the relationship between loneliness and social media addiction tendencies among early adult males (18–25 years old). Additionally, it explores how social media is used as a compensation for unmet social and emotional needs. The research employed a quantitative correlational design with purposive sampling of early adult male participants. The results revealed a strong and significant positive correlation between loneliness and social media addiction (r = 0.635; p < 0.05). These findings indicate that higher levels of loneliness are associated with greater tendencies toward social media addiction. This study reinforces the Need-satisfaction theory and highlights the importance of interventions aimed at reducing loneliness to prevent social media addiction

Keywords: early adult males, loneliness, need-satisfaction, social compensation, social media addiction.

The Meaning of Life in the Elderly: The Role of Logotherapy in Reducing Hopelessness

Indah Purnama Sari — 2026-03-30

Aging naturally triggers physical and psychological changes that often lead to hopelessness, characterized by a loss of hope and control over the future. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of logotherapy in reducing hopelessness by strengthening the meaning of life among elderly women. Using a quantitative pre-test and post-test design, 33 participants aged 57–82 years at Griya Lansia X Yogyakarta were assessed using the General Hopelessness Scale. Data analysis using the Paired Sample t-Test showed a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores (t = 10.33, p < .001). These findings prove that logotherapy is effective in helping the elderly rediscover life goals and psychological well-being. This intervention serves as a strategic protective measure for vulnerable elderly groups to restore their social roles and daily life satisfaction.

Optimizing Teacher Job Satisfaction Among Special Education Teachers Through Emotional Intelligence With Social Support As A Moderator

Dinda Khairunnisa — 2026-03-30

This study aims to analyze the influence of emotional intelligence and social support on the job satisfaction of teachers in Special Schools (SLB). The analysis was conducted through three stages of construct validity testing and regression analysis. The results indicate an improvement in indicator validity across the stages, although some indicators remained weak and required elimination. Regression analysis showed that emotional intelligence had a strong and significant positive effect on teacher job satisfaction, with a path coefficient of 0.567 and a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, social support initially showed no significant effect but was later found to be significant in the final hypothesis testing, with a significance value of 0.026 (p < 0.05). The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.408) indicates that both independent variables jointly explained 40.8% of the variance in job satisfaction, while the remaining variance was influenced by other factors outside the research model. These findings highlight the importance of internal factors, such as emotional intelligence, and external factors, such as social support, in enhancing teacher job satisfaction in special education. The study further emphasizes the balance between personal capabilities and environmental support in shaping positive work attitudes and opens opportunities for future research.