The Effect of Marital Satisfaction on Life Satisfaction in Young Adult Cancer Patients
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Shelly Chantika
Universitas Pelita Harapan
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Sandra Handayani Sutanto
Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Pelita Harapan
Keywords:
life satisfatction, marital satisfaction, cancer patients, young adulthoodAbstract
Cancer diagnoses are affecting physical health as well as someone’s mental health, especially in young-adult patients who’s on a phase to build their career and family. The purpose of this study is to understand the influence of marital satisfaction on life satisfaction among cancer patients in young adulthood (20-40 years old) in Jakarta. This research is quantitative research with correlational study design with linear regression analysis. A total of 31 participants took part in this study and were collected through convenience sampling. This study uses self report questionnaire with Relationship Assesment Scale (α = 0.84) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (α = 0.88). This study states that there is a significant influence of marital satisfaction through deep love and more support from partners to their life satisfaction among young adult cancer patients (R2= 0,499, F (1,29) = 28,930, p<0,01).
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