Sihombing, Winda Hanasari (2025) Subjective Well Being Pada Wanita Yang Menjadi Janda. Other thesis, Universitas Islam Riau.

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Abstract

Subjective well-being in widowed women Winda Hanasari Sihombing 198110200 FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY RIAU ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY ABSTRACT Separation due to death is inevitable, causing women to become widows, widows face various challenges in their lives, both socially, economically, and psychologically. Losing a husband will certainly be a grief that affects the life of a widow. Subjective well-being describes a person's level of happiness which includes life satisfaction, positive affect, and negative affect. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. The subjects of this study were two women who became widows due to divorce and lived in Kampar Regency, Riau. The sampling technique (purposive sampling) with a collection technique through semi-structured interviews, observations. The results of the study showed that there were differences between the two informants, the first informant had a higher subjective well-being, with a more dominant level of positive affect and better self-acceptance. Social support, attachment to children, and religious beliefs are the main factors that strengthen subjective well-being. While the second informant had a lower subjective well-being, with a more frequent level of negative affect, especially in the form of loneliness and deep sadness due to the loss of a partner. However, family support and motivation from children helped informants in the process of adjusting themselves.

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