Psychological Concepts in the Novel Mustika Zakar Celeng by Adia Puja: Janet Saltzman Chafetz's Concept of Masculinity

This study aims to analyze and understand the masculinity of the main character in the novel “Mustika Zakar Celeng” by Adia Puja. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach with primary and secondary data collection techniques obtained from the novel Mustika Zakar Celeng, book references, scientific journals, and articles. This research uses Janet Saltzman Chafetz's emotional representation of masculinity. The emotional aspect consists of two indicators, namely: 1) emotional and, 2) interpersonal ability. The main character tobor has sexuality problems that make his masculinity side cannot be functioned properly and this has an impact on his psychological aspects, which in this case leads to problems in his research. The result of this research is that the rational and intellectual aspects of Tobor's character are initially portrayed as a figure who is able to solve problems without showing his emotions directly. However, Tobor's masculinity is not fully integrated with other aspects of masculinity. Tobor's character lacks caring and empathy. This can be seen from his rigid and cold attitude towards Nurlela, especially when Nurlela expresses her concerns about Tobor's sexual dysfunction