Representasi Pengendalian Diri melalui Fungsi Manajemen Tokoh Kaluna dalam Film Home Sweet Loan

Abstract

Pengendalian diri adalah keterampilan penting yang membantu individu mengatur pikiran, emosi,
dan tindakan agar konsisten dengan tujuan jangka panjang, meski dalam tekanan. Dalam
manajemen, kemampuan ini menjadi dasar untuk bertindak terarah, terkendali, dan produktif dalam
mencapai sasaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji bagaimana film Home Sweet
Loan merepresentasikan pengendalian diri tokoh Kaluna dalam menghadapi konflik keluarga dan
tekanan ekonomi. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan naratif melalui
observasi, memakai film Home Sweet Loan sebagai data utama, serta didukung literatur relevan.
Temuan penelitian menunjukkan Kaluna menerapkan fungsi manajemen pribadi lewat pengendalian
diri, seperti merencanakan tujuan membeli rumah, mengatur keuangan dengan disiplin, menjaga
motivasi menabung, serta menunda keinginan pribadi demi keluarga. Pengendalian diri Kaluna
terlihat pada kemampuannya menahan dorongan konsumtif, berpikir matang sebelum bertindak, dan
menjaga stabilitas emosional dalam tekanan. Dampak penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa
pengendalian diri berfungsi sebagai strategi praktis menghadapi tantangan ekonomi dan sosial,
karena membantu individu mengambil keputusan bijak dan memprioritaskan tujuan jangka panjang.
Penelitian selanjutnya disarankan mengeksplorasi representasi pengendalian diri pada film lain
dengan konteks sosial berbeda, serta memperluas analisis melalui psikologi positif dan manajemen
diri.

Self-control is an essential skill that helps individuals regulate their thoughts, emotions, and actions
to remain consistent with long-term goals, even under pressure. In management, this ability serves
as the foundation for acting in a directed, controlled, and productive manner to achieve objectives.
This study aims to examine how the film Home Sweet Loan represents the self-control of the main
character, Kaluna, in facing family conflict and economic pressure. The method used is qualitative
with a narrative approach through observation, using the film Home Sweet Loan as the primary
data source, supported by relevant literature. The findings show that Kaluna applies personal
management functions through self-control, such as planning the goal of buying a house, managing
finances with discipline, maintaining motivation to save, and postponing personal desires for the
sake of family needs. Kaluna’s self-control is reflected in her ability to resist consumptive urges,
think carefully before acting, and maintain emotional stability under pressure. The impact of this
study emphasizes that self-control functions as a practical strategy in dealing with economic and
social challenges, as it helps individuals make wiser decisions and prioritize goals aligned with
long-term aspirations. Further research is recommended to explore the representation of selfcontrol
in other films with different social contexts and to expand the analysis using positive
psychology and self-management approaches.