Resilience in Orphaned Adolescents: A Case Study on Resilience in Orphaned Adolescents at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda

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Parental support is vital during adolescence to help teenagers handle challenges. Losing parents or becoming orphaned in adolescence poses significant challenges, often obstructing the development of resilience, the ability to recover from adversity and adapt. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach, focusing on two orphaned female university students from Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda. Data were gathered through interviews, observations, and documentation. Findings reveal distinct resilience traits in the subjects. Subject R shows proactive emotional regulation and a solution-focused approach, frequently seeking support from friends, indicating a strong ability to adapt through structured self-regulation techniques and high optimism. Conversely, Subject S exhibits a passive, introspective approach, effectively managing impulsive behavior and preferring personal reflection, such as listening to music or walking, before seeking solutions and support from friends. Both subjects display adaptive resilience but through different methods, highlighting the variability in individual coping strategies shaped by their experiences and personal characteristics. This research underscores the diversity in resilience development among orphaned adolescents, reflecting the influence of unique adaptive mechanisms on their ability to navigate life challenges.