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Psychological Well-being of Individuals Living A Minimalist Lifestyle: A Phenomenological Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The minimalist lifestyle has gained popularity among the public due to its widespread information across various platforms. Minimalism, a way for individuals to live their lives simply, orderly, and elegantly, is closely related to their psychological well-being. This study aims to explore the reasons, processes, and benefits of psychological well-being associated with a minimalist lifestyle. This research adopts a qualitative approach using a phenomenological method and involves four minimalist individuals (over 24 years old) from different regions of Indonesia. Data collection involved interviews and literature review. Data analysis techniques included data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The study results indicate that participants perceived minimalism as a lifestyle focused on simplicity, minimizing various aspects of life, and making the most of it. Participants reported experiencing improved well-being after embracing a minimalist lifestyle, including greater self-acceptance, positive relationship quality, self-autonomy personal growth, environmental mastery, and life goals.

Source: Psychological Research and Intervention

DOI: 10.21831/pri.v8i1.78923

Authors: Trisna Wati, Riva Tri Rahmawati, Ilma Rizqa Arshanty, Nesya Adira

Institution: Yogyakarta State University

Language: English

Topic: Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta