PERAN QUARTER LIFE CRISIS DALAM MEMODERASI PENGARUH INTOLERANCE OF UNCERTAINTY TERHADAP PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS PADA FRESH GRADUATE

The phenomenon of fresh graduates experiencing psychological distress is becoming increasingly interesting to study as its prevalence increases over time. This study focuses on examining how the quarter-life crisis moderates the effect of intolerance of uncertainty on psychological distress in fresh graduates. This study
uses a quantitative method with a correlational design with 300 subjects aged 20-25 years old who were collected using accidental sampling techniques. The instruments in this study are the Intolerance of Uncertainty scale, Kessler Psychological Distress (K-10), and Quarter-Life Crisis Questionnaire. Data analysis used a moderation regression model with the help of SPSS software. This study shows interesting findings that QLC acts as a negative moderator (buffering
effect) in the relationship between IU and PD with a coefficient value of -0.035 and a p-value of <0.001. The finding that quarter-life crisis moderates the influence between intolerance of uncertainty and psychological distress broadens the understanding of the emotional condition of fresh graduates.