Peer Support for Final-Year Students: A Phenomenological Study in The Context of Séttong Dârâ-Trétan Dhibi’ Value

Ayu Raudatul Jannah

Authors

Ayu Raudatul Jannah Universitas Islam Negeri Madura

Keywords:

Adoptive parenting style, Emotional wellbeing, Coping strategies, Orphanage adolescents

Abstract

This study aims to explore how final-year university students interpret the local Madurese value of séttong dârâ-trétan dhibi’ as manifested through peer interactions and social support within informal spaces such as coffee shops. The research employed a qualitative phenomenological approach to capture participants’ live experiences in dealing with academic pressure, particularly during the thesis complection period. Participantswere selected through purposive sampling with three main criteria: (1) final-year students (minimum seven semester); (2) actively involved in meaningful peer support interactions (emotional, informational, or academic) within gathering places such as cafes or coffee stalls; and (3) willing to openly share their experinces. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and non-participant observations. The analysis was conducted continuously through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The findings reveal that cafes and coffee shops have shifted in meaning beyond leisure spaces, transforming into essential safe spaces for finally-year students. These spaces represent the cultural essence of séttong dârâ-trétan dhibi’, reflecting solidarity and peer brotherhood amid academic stress. Peer interactions in these setting are not merely casual conversations but constitute reciprocal exchanges of life experiences and crucial social support that contribute to mental well-being and academic persistence. Thus, séttong dârâ-trétan dhibi’ serves as a form of collective coping rooted in local cultural solidarity.

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