KECEMASAN CALON PENGANTIN PEMOHON DISPENSASI KAWIN DALAM MENGHADAPI PERNIKAHAN

Based on the 2023 Religious Court data, Malang Regency recorded 1009 cases of marriage dispensation requests. Pre-marriage syndrome is a common experience for prospective spouses, but for young couples, there tend to be more challenges due to their lack of age and emotional maturity. This research aims to determine the anxiety experienced by applicants for Marriage Dispensation, as well as the influencing factors. The research method used was qualitative with a qualitative descriptive approach. Sample selection techniques are based on inclusion criteria: 1) couples of underage applicants for marriage dispensation in the Religious Court of Malang Regency; 2) having a middle to low economic status. Data collection is done through semi-structured interviews, open interviews, and observation. The analysis uses triangulation techniques and an audit trail. The research results show that the anxiety experienced by prospective spouses includes concerns about the future of marriage, doubts about their partner, self-doubt, doubts about married life, and fear of the unknown. The influencing factors are maturity of thought and emotions, readiness for marriage, and social support. The implications of this research can be beneficial for the development of psychological science as well as a reference for central and regional governments in optimizing intervention policies to reduce the number of underage marriages.