This study explores the role of Andhap Asor, a Javanese cultural value emphasizing humility
and emotional restraint, as a coping mechanism for early adult women from broken home families. Using
a qualitative approach with an intrinsic case study design, the research involved four Javanese women
aged 20–30 who had experienced parental separation. Data were collected through semi-structured indepth interviews, field notes, and non-participant observation, and analyzed using thematic analysis.
Findings reveal four primary emotional regulation patterns: acceptance, suppression, distraction, and
resilience. These strategies were deeply influenced by the internalization of Andhap Asor, which provided
participants with a cultural framework to reinterpret emotional pain into personal growth. The value of
Andhap Asor enabled participants to respond to emotional adversity with self-reflection, patience, and
spiritual meaning, rather than with resentment or reactive behaviors. Thus, Andhap Asor serves as both
an internal and social emotional regulation strategy, fostering psychological resilience and supporting
interpersonal harmony. These findings highlight the significance of incorporating culturally grounded
approaches in psychological interventions, particularly for individuals coping with the emotional impacts
of family dysfunction. The findings indicate that Andhap Asor was an internal coping value and a
relational guide that helped participants maintain social harmony. Future research could further explore
the comparative strength of Andhap Asor with other local cultural values or test its integration within
clinical interventions