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Happiness in the Javanese context: Exploring the role of emotion 

regulation and resilience 

Taufik Akbar Rizqi Yunanto  

Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Surabaya, Indonesia 

Corresponding Author: taufik_yunanto@staff.ubaya.ac.id 
 

 

Introduction 

As the literature defines, happiness is a multifaceted construct encompassing satisfaction on 
multiple levels, positive beliefs about life, and a greater experience of positive emotions than 
negative ones (Diener et al., 2013). It refers to an overall assessment of an individual's quality 
of life-based on internal standards, such as life satisfaction and positive and negative 
emotions. People define happiness by subjective evaluation or liking of their life (Hitokoto 
& Uchida, 2014). However, most agreed that happiness is characterized by relative 
permanency, a predominately pleasurable emotion that ranges in value from simple 
satisfaction to profound joy in living and a natural desire for its continuation. Thus, happy 
individuals usually have pleasant feelings and are generally satisfied with their life (Hitokoto 
& Uchida, 2014). 

Happiness manifests itself differently across different cultures. Individuals have unique 
paths to attain happiness in every cultural context, as personal value varies regarding what is 
considered good or bad (Uchida & Oishi, 2016). In Indonesia, its cultural diversity results in 
various perspectives on happiness. For example, the Toba Batak culture recognizes happiness 
associated with having numerous male offspring (Hutapea & Suleeman, 2018). Derived from 
Suryomentaraman's philosophy, happiness for Javanese is characterized as a state of peace, 
comfort, absence of conflict, freedom from unfulfilled desires, and liberation from 
attachments (Nashori et al., 2013). In Javanese culture, happiness is believed to be achieved 

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Article history 

Received March 20, 2022 

Revised February 17, 2023 

Accepted May 23, 2023 

 Javanese, with their unique values, behaviors, and habits, represent 
the largest population among the many ethnicities in Indonesia. They 
adhere to specific values to maintain happiness in their lives, namely 
narima (acceptance) and rila (compliance). These values have 
psychological significance as they encompass resilience and the 
ability to regulate emotions. Furthermore, from a psychological 
perspective, resilience and emotion regulation play crucial roles in 
shaping the happiness of the Javanese population. Therefore, this 
study explores the relationship between emotion regulation, 
resilience, and happiness among the Javanese population. 250 
Javanese from East Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta were 
involved in this study. This study utilized the interdependent 
happiness, resilience, and emotion regulation scales. The findings 
showed a significant relationship between resilience, emotion 
regulation, and happiness among Javanese. Both independent 
variables accounted for 51.8% of the happiness experienced by the 
participants. Therefore, these findings shed light on the psychological 
processes and mechanisms underlying happiness among Javanese. 

 

    

 
Keywords 

emotion regulation;  

happiness;  

Javanese; 

resilience. 

 

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through the adherence to six principles known as the sa principles, namely sabenere (in 
accordance with reality), sauntunge (as necessary), samestine (as it should be), sakpenak'e 
(appropriately), and saperlune (as required). According to Javanese beliefs, it is believed that 
happiness resides within an individual who leads a balanced and mindful life (Muthia & 
Isbah, 2022). One famous Javanese proverb, mangan ora mangan sing penting ngumpul, 
highlights the importance of social interactions with loved ones, prioritizing social bonds over 
fulfilling basic needs such as eating. Similarly, in Sundanese culture, happiness is attained 
through living a virtuous life, avoiding excess, preserving nature, leading a calm and peaceful 
existence, attaining glory, peace, independence, and striving for perfection in the afterlife 
(Sumpena, 2012).  

From the above description of cultural perspectives on happiness in Indonesia, it can 
be inferred that individuals derive happiness from cultivating positive relationships with those 
around them. This condition aligns with values in the collectivist culture, in which individuals 
are more likely to derive happiness from fitting into their environment and culture and having 
positive relationships than from autonomy and independence (Matsumoto & Juang, 2016) 
and fosters strong integration from birth, with individuals remaining loyal and caring for one 
another in their lives (Beugelsdijk & Welzel, 2018). In this study, the participants were 
primarily Javanese, the largest ethnic group in Indonesia (Sahrah & Yuniasanti, 2020). 
Starting with the majority can benefit from understanding the concept of happiness in 
Indonesia.  

Javanese culture is enriched with prominent values such as narima (acceptance), sabar 
(patience), waspada-eling (self-awareness), andap asor (humility), prasaja (down-to-earth) 
attitudes (Nashori et al., 2013). Furthermore, Javanese culture also incorporates teachings in 
the form of piwulang, specifically aimed at women, emphasizing attitudes of obedience, 
wholeheartedness, narima (respectfulness), and friendliness towards their husbands. Given 
these distinctive characteristics of Javanese culture, exploring the concept of happiness 
among the Javanese population becomes even more fascinating. 

Three Javanese individuals were interviewed as a preliminary step in this study. One 
important finding that emerged was that various life changes require individuals to adapt to 
achieve happiness. Javanese individuals face challenges such as familial issues influenced by 
their cultural values, difficulties establishing relationships with others, and adjusting to 
environmental habits (Ruswahyuningsih & Afiatin, 2015). Developing resilience is crucial 
for confronting life's challenges (Hodges, 2017) as it is considered a self-defense mechanism 
that enables individuals to modify their responses in risky and critical situations at different 
stages of development (Infurna & Luthar, 2016). 

Resilience is an individual's ability to rise from stressful situations and then adapt to 
challenging conditions, facing life's challenges positively (Pigaiani et al., 2020). In addition, 
resilience can be interpreted as a person's ability to adapt to change, adversity, illness, and 
hardship (Helton & Smith, 2004). Resilience is based on a person's ability to face, accept, and 
change the difficulties that have been and will be encountered at every stage of human 
development (Pigaiani et al., 2020). It can also improve and maintain an individual's quality 
of life. On the other hand, resilience is the ability to face challenges and bounce back after 
difficult experiences (Herrick et al., 2014).  

Resilience can be seen as an essential aspect of supporting the stability of an individual's 
state of happiness in life (Infurna & Luthar, 2016). Seven resilience factors are self-efficacy, 
empathy, problem analysis skills, impulse control, optimism, and emotion regulation 
(Schueller et al., 2015). Someone resilient can control behavior, emotions, and attention when 
dealing with any issue. 

In the Javanese concept, resilience is characterized by patience, rila, and narima 
(acceptance) (Ruswahyuningsih & Afiatin, 2015). Past research among Javanese adolescents 
found that personal abilities of adolescents influence the attitude and behavior of Javanese 
resilience (I am) in the form of cognitive skills, feelings of being loved and valuable, self-



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confidence, steadfastness, problem-solving, and the ability to make good use of their 
resilience resources (I have) as social support, namely family, peers. In addition, external 
assets, including religious and environmental factors (neighbors), also enable them to have 
the ability (I can) to overcome stress, depression, bad experiences, and past trauma and rise 
to improve themselves with positive and independent strength (Ruswahyuningsih & Afiatin, 
2015).  

 Happiness is also determined by individuals' ability to regulate their emotions. 
Emotion regulation enables individuals to use emotion regulation strategies to reduce the 
influence of negative emotions and generate positive emotions, particularly when facing 
challenges and difficulties. Past research found that those with high emotional regulation are 
likely to experience happiness (Chen et al., 2022). In the Javanese adolescent context, 
emotion regulation is believed to maintain harmony and serves as an attempt to avoid conflict 
(Adiyanti et al., 2020), which closely relates to happiness. Maintaining a good relationship 
with others entails working together, receiving and understanding each other, staying calm, 
and emphasizing unity. A harmonious attitude means avoiding conflict while maintaining 
relationships with others, thereby enabling quality relationships (Adiyanti et al., 2020).  

According to previous studies, successful emotion regulation has several adaptive 
outcomes, including better psychological health and a higher level of well-being (Hitokoto & 
Uchida, 2014). It enables individuals to effectively harness their emotions, facilitating better 
coping and goal achievement (Wood et al., 2020). On the other hand, emotion regulation can 
have negative impacts, such as difficulty in solving problems as well as disruptions in social 
relationships and concentration (Prout et al., 2019). Emotion regulation involves managing 
and expressing feelings appropriately and can also be interpreted as a dynamic balance 
through attitudes and behaviors. It is an intrinsic part of emotional response, encompassing 
multifaceted attempts to influence emotions' nature, magnitude, and duration through 
heterogeneous actions (Wood et al., 2020). Effective and successful emotion regulation 
flexibly utilizes strategies targeting positive and negative emotions (Gross, 2013).  

Limited studies examined the relationship between emotion regulation and happiness 
in the Javanese population. Previous studies primarily focused on the relationship between 
emotion regulation and subjective well-being. Emotion regulation is typically defined as how 
people influence their emotions, including what and when they feel and how emotions are 
experienced and expressed (Wood et al., 2020). It affects the dynamics, speed, and duration 
of emotional occurrences. Furthermore, it has an impact on behavior, experience, and 
physiology. Emotion regulation can reduce, strengthen, or maintain positive or negative 
emotions based on the individual’s current goals (Gross, 2013).  

Interestingly, emotion regulation and resilience are closely related because emotion 
regulation regulates psychological processes such as problem-solving and attention when a 
person reaches a resilient state (McGuirk et al., 2018). However, studies that examined these 
three variables, specifically in the Javanese context, have not been found. Previous studies 
revealed both resilience and emotion regulation were related to subjective well-being and 
were also closely associated with happiness (McGuirk et al., 2018). Therefore, it is 
hypnotized that there is a relationship between emotion regulation and resilience toward 
happiness in the Javanese population. 

Method 

Research Design 

A quantitative method with a correlational design was applied in this study. Emotion 
regulation and resilience are predictors in this study, while happiness is the criterion.  

 



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Participants 

This study was conducted on the Javanese population, and the inclusion criteria for 
participants were individuals of Javanese ethnicity, of any gender, and self-identified as 
having a Javanese ethnic background. Table 1 shows 250 early adulthood Javanese between 
20-35 years (56% Female, Mage=25) participated in this study. Data were collected using 
convenience sampling by directly contacting participants and disseminating information 
through social media platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp, and Line. Participants who 
expressed their willingness to participate were asked to complete an informed consent form 
and a questionnaire presented online through a Google Form. 

 

Table 1 

Participants’ Demographic Data  
Category Frequency   % 

Sex Male 110 44.0 

Female 140 56.0 
Age 20-25 143 57.2 

26-30 58 23.2 

30-35 49 19.6 

Region East Java 130 52.0 

 Special Region of Yogyakarta 120 48.0 

Instruments 

The Interdependent Happiness Scale (IHS) (Hitokoto & Uchida, 2014) was adapted for this 

study. The scale comprised nine items that were designed to assess the happiness of 

individuals who are relationally oriented, quiescent, and ordinary (e.g., ".I believe that I and 

those around me are happy"), which were translated from English to Indonesian, then back-

translated from Indonesian to English. Afterward, a pilot study was conducted, and items 

were then analyzed. The results obtained nine items with a total item correlation coefficient 

ranging from .351 to .547, ensuring that the scale had an Alpha coefficient of .881. 
The second scale used in this study was a Resilience Scale (Vaishnavi et al., 2007) that 

was adapted and modified (Hermaleni, 2012). The scale consisted of 19 that assessed 
individuals’ ability to adapt to new situations, be flexible, process changes, and have 
expectations. The scale's reliability with internal consistency showed a Cronbach's Alpha 
value of .931 with items correlation index range from .636 to .884. (Hermaleni, 2012). 

 The third was the adapted Emotion Regulation Scale (Gross, 2013). This scale 
included context selection, situation modification, changes in attention focus, cognitive 
changes, and response modulation. The reliability test of the scale showed an Alpha 
coefficient value of .733, indicating that the scale was regarded as reliable. Item analysis of 
the 20 statement items administered to 94 respondents produced 18 acceptable items, with a 
total item correlation range from .327 to .479. The item numbers of the test results were 
rearranged before being utilized in the actual study. 

Data Analysis 

Multiple regression was applied to analyze the data in this study. The stepwise method 
determined the predictors with the highest correlation with the dependent variable. This 
method identifies which resilience or emotion regulation correlates with happiness and 
determines each variable's significant contribution. 



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Results 

The regression analysis results revealed that both resilience and emotion regulation accounted 
for 51.8% of the variation in happiness (R = .713, R2 = .518, F(.243) = 102.898;  p< .001) 
(Table 2). The partial analysis showed that both resilience (ß = .620; p < .001) and emotional 
regulation (ß = .383; p < .001) significantly correlated with happiness. Specifically, resilience 
contributed 30.3%, and emotion regulation contributed 21.5% to happiness. 
 

Table 2  
Result of Multiple Regression 
Variables Unstandardized Coefficient 

        ß          Standard Error 

Standardized 

Coefficients Beta 

F       t p 

Constant .928 3.385  102.898 .243 <.001*** 

Resilience .620 .043 .583  8.768 <.001*** 

Emotion Regulation .383 .032 .344  4.248 <.001*** 

Note: *** p < .001; ** p < .01; * p < .05 
 

Furthermore, each aspect of resilience and emotion regulation aspect was examined to 
determine its contribution to happiness. Table 3 shows the results of the multiple regression 
analysis on the resilience variable, revealing that only the aspect of having expectations has 
a significant impact on happiness (R = .677; R2 = .488; F(4,235) = 49.339; p < .001). 
 
Table 3 

Result of Multiple Regressions Analysis: Aspects of Resilience on Happiness 
 

Variables 
Unstandardized Coefficient Standardized 

Coefficients Beta 
     t  p 

ß Standard Error   

Constant 2.464 4.382  .343     .732 

Adapt to new situations .718 .433 .173 1.878     .065 

Flexible -.083 .362 -.013 -.243     .882 

Process of change .465 .348 .122 1.240     .156 

Have expectation 2.537 .329 .504 7.326   <.001*** 

Note: *** p < .001; ** p < .01; * p < .05 

 
The analysis of the emotion regulation variable showed that only the cognitive changes 

contributed significantly to happiness. Table 4 presents the results of multiple regression for 
each aspect of emotion regulation on happiness (R = .530; R2 = .344; F(2,235) = 44.589;  p 
< .001). 
 
Table 4 

Result of Multiple Regression of Aspect of Emotion Regulation toward Happiness 
 

Variables 
Unstandardized Coefficient Standardized 

Coefficients 
Beta 

  t p 

ß Standard Error   

Constant 32.361 3.282  9.843 <.001*** 

Situation selection .156 .172 .079 .962   .342 

Situation modification .013 .151 .043 .157   .455 

Changes in attention focus .335 .352 .011 .223   .235 

Cognitive changes 1.021 .223 .446 4.531 <.001*** 

Response modulation .454 .356 .214 .177   .366 

Note: *** p < .001; ** p < .01; * p < .05 



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Discussion 

The results showed emotion regulation and resilience significantly predict happiness among 
Javanese in early adulthood. Both resilience and emotion regulation were positively 
correlated to happiness. Moreover, resilience and emotion regulation simultaneously 
accounted for 51.8% of happiness among Javanese. These results support the proposed 
hypothesis, confirming a tested relationship between resilience, emotion regulation, and 
happiness. Therefore, the higher the resilience among the Javanese, the higher their happiness 
and vice versa. Also, the higher the emotion regulation among the Javanese, the higher their 
happiness and vice versa.  

Every human has a way of finding happiness, depending on their culture (Compton & 
Hoffman, 2019). The conditions affecting a person's happiness were from individual and 
collective cultures (Diener et al., 2013). Moreover, the positive potential of happiness is 
influenced by culture (Schueller et al., 2015).   

The current study showed that resilience and emotion regulation were personal sources 
contributing to individual happiness among Javanese. This finding is in line with a previous 
study that found that Javanese characteristics associated with resilience and emotional 
regulation, such as self-acceptance, positive social relationships, and ability to adapt to the 
environment, were related to happiness (Ruswahyuningsih & Afiatin, 2015). 

This study also aligns with a previous finding that resilience and emotion regulation 
significantly predict happiness (Prout et al., 2019). Resilience plays a crucial role in fostering 
happiness within individuals, while emotion regulation facilitates positive emotional 
experiences and contributes to personal happiness (Csikszentmihalyi, 2014; Dwiwardani et 
al., 2014). Individuals with effective emotion regulation skills tend to experience positive 
emotions daily (Adiyanti et al., 2020). Individuals who showed resilience and emotion 
regulation also exhibited social support, prosocial behavior, optimism, and happiness (Chopik 
et al., 2019). Consequently, these factors play a crucial role in promoting personal flourishing. 
Resilience and emotion regulation contribute to an individual's flourishing by fostering 
personal growth, positive relationships, and engagement with the broader community (Bono 
et al., 2019). Resilience and emotion regulation facilitate the experience of positive emotions, 
which, in turn, have a significant impact on social relationships. Social connections are 
considered a psychological aspect contributing to happiness (Taormina, 2015).  

Moreover, resilience significantly contributed to the high happiness levels among the 
Javanese population. These results align with a previous finding that the Javanese community, 
a multicultural society, can experience happiness through resilience (Dwiwardani et al., 
2014). The community exhibits greater resilience when faced with life problems, as they tend 
to reflect on them. A previous study also shows how Javanese actively undertake self-
improvement activities in response to challenges. Javanese resilience was characterized by 
their ability to explore positive emotions and utilize their resilience resources 
(Ruswahyuningsih & Afiatin, 2015). Consequently, it can be understood that Javanese 
display resilience by reflecting on problems and perceiving the positive aspects. Individuals 
who exhibit resilience in the face of challenges tend to achieve complete happiness within 
themselves (Wiese et al., 2018). 

Resilience among Javanese stems from individual efforts and social support rooted in 
their strong collectivist culture. Following the findings, a collaborative environment is 
instrumental in fostering happiness in the daily lives of Javanese. Javanese have a cultural 
value expressed by the phrase mangan ora mangan sing penting ngumpul, emphasizing the 
importance of coming together and sharing meals. As an implication for the Javanese 
community, it is crucial to establish a positive environment and foster mutual support through 
various activities that promote a sense of togetherness, thereby cultivating resilience in 
individuals. Social support and resilience play an equally significant role in fostering 
subjective well-being among individuals (Kong et al., 2021).  



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The results of this study showed that specific aspects of resilience, that is, having 
expectations, significantly predicted happiness. Having expectations refers to the condition 
where individuals navigate life's challenges with an optimistic outlook, maintaining hope for 
the future and believing in their aspirations (Dwiwardani et al., 2014). Expectations are 
essential for individuals as they fluctuate depending on the situation and circumstances. Those 
who are optimistic about life are more likely to experience happiness according to their 
perspective (Taormina, 2015). 

The current study showed a relationship between aspects of emotion regulation, namely 
cognitive changes that predict the happiness of Javanese. Cognitive changes occur when 
individuals alter their judgments regarding the emotional significance of a situation, adapting 
their thinking about the circumstances. Javanese individuals with effective emotion 
regulation tend to feel lighter when dealing with problems and avoid excessive rumination, 
reflecting the concept of rila in Javanese culture. In line with the aforementioned arguments, 
when individuals can accept and willingly embrace situations that cannot be changed, they 
experience a sense of calmness and minimize the adverse effects they might otherwise 
experience.  

These results align with a previous study; when Javanese experience stress or pressure 
from challenges, they tend to shift their thinking toward narima ing pandum (acceptance) to 
maintain their happiness (Ruswahyuningsih & Afiatin, 2015). This principle emphasizes the 
importance of accepting one's fate. Narima implies recognizing one's uniqueness and not 
feeling jealous of others, as Javanese believe that God has ordained the course of human life 
(Pradanta et al., 2015). This mindset prepares Javanese for any potential in life, enabling 
individuals to be better equipped. For different situations, facilitating adaptability and 
increased happiness (Wiese et al., 2018). The concept of narima is similar to the concept of 
gratitude. Gratitude encompasses emotion, cognitive activities, and attitudes (Ma et al., 2013). 
When individuals can express gratitude, it gives them a right to positive emotions, cognitive 
processes, and perspectives. Evaluating positive experiences increases the likelihood of 
positive evaluations and enhances happiness. 

For future studies, it is important to investigate the role of resilience and emotion 
regulation in happiness within a larger population, considering more region-specific details. 
This study is particularly relevant given that Central Java and East Java have the largest 
Javanese populations, with Central Java alone accounting for approximately 34 million 
people (Sofianto, 2021). Each region exhibits different Javanese cultural characteristics, as 
seen in Central and East Java (Wijayanti & Nurwianti, 2010). However, this study did not 
delve into the depth of the role of cultural aspects in predicting happiness. Therefore, future 
studies are expected to explore the role of cultural appreciation in predicting happiness, 
potentially utilizing open questionnaires. This study did not consider external factors such as 
religiosity, despite Javanese being known for their strong sense of community and religious 
devotion (Budiasmoro, 2014).  

Conclusion 

Resilience and emotion regulation have a significant role in happiness in Javanese. 
Specifically, in the context of Javanese, this study framework confirmed that adapting to new 
situations, being flexible, embracing change, and having expectations should be accompanied 
by the role of cultural aspects. This condition will enable individuals to lead a positive life 
through situation selection, modification, changes in attention focus, cognitive changes, and 
response modulation. When examining the aspects of resilience individually, only the aspect 
of having expectations contributed to happiness. In relation to emotion regulation, only 
cognitive change contributed to happiness. Therefore, the Javanese are expected to develop 



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the aspects of having expectations and cognitive change, as these factors can contribute to 
their happiness. 

Acknowledgment 

The authors would like to thank the research assistant of this research, who helped collect 

data and all of the participants who participated in this study.  

Declarations  

Author contribution. TARY, as the single author, established the research topic, collected 
data, analyzed data samples, produced the report, and editing.  
Funding statement. Any funding mechanism does not support this study. 
Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest. 
Additional information. No additional information is available for this paper. 
 

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