The rising divorce rate in Central Java, especially in Semarang, has led to an increase in the number of women becoming single mothers. Single mothers face various challenges, such as economic, social, and family issues, while bearing double responsibilities. To overcome these challenges, hardiness is needed, which is a psychological ability that helps them manage stress. This study aims to understand the hardiness of single mothers in Semarang using a phenomenological approach, exploring their experiences and coping strategies through in-depth interviews. The results show that characteristics of hardiness, such as stress management skills, optimism, problem-solving abilities, and the courage to take risks, greatly help them persevere. Single mothers also demonstrate a strong commitment to their parenting responsibilities, maintaining balance in their personal lives and caregiving. In conclusion, hardiness plays a crucial role in helping single mothers face life’s challenges, allowing them to provide quality parenting and plan for a better future for themselves and their children.
Keywords: Divorce, Single mother, Hardiness

ABSTRAK:
Angka perceraian yang meningkat di Jawa Tengah, terutama di Kota Semarang, menyebabkan bertambahnya jumlah perempuan yang menjadi single mother. Single mother harus menghadapi berbagai masalah, seperti ekonomi, sosial, dan keluarga, dengan memikul tanggung jawab ganda. Untuk melewati tantangan ini, diperlukan hardiness, yaitu kemampuan psikologis yang membantu mereka mengelola stres. Penelitian ini bertujuan memahami hardiness pada single mother di Kota Semarang melalui pendekatan fenomenologis, dengan mewawancarai mereka tentang pengalaman dan strategi coping. Hasilnya, ditemukan bahwa karakteristik hardiness, seperti kemampuan mengelola stres, optimisme, keterampilan memecahkan masalah, serta keberanian menghadapi risiko, sangat membantu mereka bertahan. Single mother juga menunjukkan komitmen yang kuat terhadap tanggung jawab sebagai orang tua, dan mampu menjaga keseimbangan dalam kehidupan pribadi serta pengasuhan. Kesimpulannya, hardiness berperan penting dalam membantu single mother menghadapi tantangan hidup, sehingga mereka bisa memberikan pengasuhan yang baik dan merencanakan masa depan yang lebih baik bagi diri mereka dan anak-anaknya.
Kata kunci: Perceraian, Single mother, Hardiness