ABSTRACT
Empty nest syndrome is a transitional phase experienced by parents when the child is left to wander which is characterized by the presence of feelings of emptiness such as sadness, anxiety, depression, and feelings of loss. One of the supporting factors in facing this phase is the existence of good resilience in each individual who experiences it. Resilience is the ability to survive and adapt that functions competently in the face of various difficult situations. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between resilience and empty nest syndrome. The subjects involved were as many as 100 people using snowball sampling techniques. The subject criteria are parents who have wandering children, aged 40–60 years, living with their partners, and left by children wandering for at least 2 years. The data collection method uses the empty nest syndrome scale and the CD-RISC scale. The data analysis process used product moment correlation analysis. The results of the study show (r = -0.329) and (ρ = 0.00), which means that the resilience is inversely proportional to empty nest syndrome.
