Research Article
Dark Jokes as a Coping Mechanism for Gen-Z Physically Disabled People
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.2-11-2024.2354550, author={Dinda Putri Abadi and Mohammad Hilfi Azra Dzikrulloh and Moch. Syihabudin Nuha and Linka Latifany Falasifa Reidana and Fitri Wahyuni}, title={Dark Jokes as a Coping Mechanism for Gen-Z Physically Disabled People}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Psychology and Health Issues, ICoPHI 2024, 2 November 2024, Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICOPHI}, year={2025}, month={2}, keywords={coping mechanism gen-z disability dark joke}, doi={10.4108/eai.2-11-2024.2354550} }- Dinda Putri Abadi
Mohammad Hilfi Azra Dzikrulloh
Moch. Syihabudin Nuha
Linka Latifany Falasifa Reidana
Fitri Wahyuni
Year: 2025
Dark Jokes as a Coping Mechanism for Gen-Z Physically Disabled People
ICOPHI
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.2-11-2024.2354550
Abstract
One type of humor that is currently developing is dark jokes, which is a form of humor that tends to give the impression of controversial satire. The use of dark humor is a coping mechanism for Gen-Z with disabilities. Efforts to cope with stress and recover from difficult pressures require people with disabilities to have high resilience and develop strategies that are appropriate to the situation at hand, or what is commonly known as coping strategies. The purpose of this study is to explore the coping strategies of Gen-Z people with physical disabilities in dealing with physical limitations through dark jokes. The method used in this research is qualitative research with a phenomenological design using in-depth interviews. Data collection through 3 key informants with predetermined criteria. The results of this study show that people with disabilities use coping mechanisms as a problem-solving strategy that includes emotion focused coping and problem focused coping. Through coping strategies owned by people with disabilities, they are able to self-actualize and accept their physical limitations.
