SELF-ACTUALIZATION EXPERIENCED BY THE MAIN CHARACTER IN THE SCENARIO AKU JATI AKU ASPERGER

Abstract

The issue of fulfilling the psychological needs of individuals with Asperger’s is often overlooked in film and literary representations, even though this topic is essential to understand the unique process of self-actualization. This study aims to analyze the fulfillment of needs of the character Jati based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and to identify the characteristics of a self-actualizer reflected in his behavior in the scenario Aku Jati Aku Asperger. The study employed a qualitative method with a content analysis approach, where the scenario served as the primary data source and was analyzed in depth using Maslow’s human needs theory. The findings reveal that Jati fulfills physiological needs through regular routines, such as eating, bathing, and maintaining cleanliness according to a strict schedule. Safety needs are expressed through his meticulous organization of objects and daily activities to create a sense of control. At the social level, despite difficulties in interpersonal interaction, Jati demonstrates empathy through symbolic actions, such as placing a white rose on the railway as an expression of grief. Meanwhile, in esteem needs, Jati emphasizes his competence through skills in creating zines and maintaining order in his learning environment. His self-actualization characteristics are evident in realistic awareness, creativity, independence, and a focus on truth, all of which are expressed in ways different from social norms