Psychological Well-being Character with Anterograde Amnesia in the Film Even if This Love Disappears From the World Tonight

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Submitted: 2024-11-11
Published: 2024-11-15
Section: Articles
Language: EN

Psychological well-being focuses on positive functioning, happiness, and life satisfaction. Various countries have made efforts to raise awareness among the public about the importance of well-being through various media, one of which is film. Therefore, this paper focuses on psychological well-being through the lens of the film Even if This Love Disappears From the World Tonight, which matches well with targets in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 3: ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. This study delves into the character of Maori Hino, who grapples with anterograde amnesia, using Carol Ryff's six dimensions of psychological well-being as a framework. This qualitative literary research used the psychology of literature design. The analysis found five dimensions of psychological well-being: self-acceptance, positive relations with others, purpose in life, autonomy, and personal growth. The results of this study concluded that those five dimensions indicate the psychological well-being of Maori Hino. Even though she faces complicated challenges, the support from people around her significantly improves her well-being. These findings highlight the importance of self-acceptance and social support in achieving psychological well-being.

Keywords

psychological well-being, anterograde amnesia, film analysis, Carol Ryff, Even if This Love Disappears From the World Tonight

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  1. Athaya Anargya Dwi Ramadhani  Japanese Language and Culture Study Program, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, Semarang 50275, Indonesia, Indonesia
  2. Muhammad Wildan Sidqi Afda  Japanese Language and Culture Study Program, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, Semarang 50275, Indonesia, Indonesia
  3. Fajria Noviana  Japanese Language and Culture Study Program, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, Semarang 50275, Indonesia, Indonesia