Integration of Literature and Psychological Theory in the Analysis of the Film Ranah 3 Warna

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This study analyses the integration of literature reviews and psychological theory as a conceptual foundation for understanding the dynamics of Alif Fikri’s character in the film Ranah 3 Warna. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study explores how motivation, resilience, and self-actualization play a role in a college student’s life journey when facing structural barriers and personal crises. The analysis was conducted in three main phases: precollege adolescence, the early college years, and the period as an exchange student in Canada. The results indicate that in the first phase, Alif demonstrated strong self-autonomy and intrinsic motivation to overcome administrative challenges regarding his diploma through organised and meaningful efforts. In the second phase, it was found that psychological resilience and realistic ego mechanisms enabled Alif to withstand the heavy pressure resulting from his father’s death through problem-focused coping. In the final phase, self-concept maturity and a positive “internal working model” allowed him to achieve global academic success despite facing failures in the interpersonal realm. Overall, this study concludes that educational success is determined by a balance between cognitive abilities, motivational factors, and mental resilience. The integration of various psychological theories into literary works provides a holistic understanding of life values and the importance of character education, which encompasses the dimensions of moral knowledge, moral feelings, and moral actions in the learning process.