Sabattania Divani Putri

Welfare Department, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Jember

Kris Hendrijanto

Welfare Department, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Jember

Franciscus Adi Prasetyo 

Welfare Department, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Jember

DOI: https://doi.org/10.19184/e-sospol.v13i1.60017

ABSTRACT 

The phenomenon of young widows in Indonesian society is often associated with negative social stigma. Widowhood at a young age is not merely seen as a social consequence of divorce or the death of a spouse, but is frequently linked to stereotypes that create psychological and social pressure. Within society, young widows often experience discrimination in the form of ridicule, judgment, negative labeling, and restrictions on social interaction. These conditions affect self-confidence, emotional well-being, and the ability of individuals to adapt to their social environment. Therefore, self-acceptance strategies are essential in helping individuals survive and adjust to the social realities they face. This study aims to analyze the forms of social stigma experienced by young widows, the psychological and social impacts that arise, and the self-acceptance strategies used to cope with such stigma. This research employed a qualitative approach using a case study method. The study was conducted in Sawahan, Bantul. The research subjects consisted of young widows who had experienced social stigma from their surrounding communities. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman (2014), involving data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that social stigma toward young widows appears in the form of negative labeling, moral prejudice, stereotypes as homewreckers, and limitations in social relationships within society. The impacts include emotional pressure, anxiety, shame, decreased self-confidence, and tendencies toward social withdrawal. To cope with these challenges, young widows develop self-acceptance strategies through emotional regulation, increased spirituality, strengthening self-identity, limiting exposure to negative comments, and building social support from family and supportive environments. These strategies help individuals improve psychological resilience and adapt to social life 

Keywords: young widow, social stigma, self-acceptance, emotional regulation, social support 

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