Exploring Raya’s Mental State In The Game A Space For The Unbound (2021)

Punjabi, Muhammad Reza and , Yeny Prastiwi, S.Pd., M.Hum., Ph.D.) (2025) Exploring Raya’s Mental State In The Game A Space For The Unbound (2021). Skripsi thesis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta.

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Abstract

This study explores the psychological struggles of Raya, the central character in the Indonesian video game A Space for the Unbound (2021), through the lens of Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory. By employing a descriptive qualitative method, the research examines how the interplay between the id, ego, and superego shapes Raya’s emotional turmoil, particularly in relation to her traumatic experiences with her abusive father. The analysis draws from in-game scenes, narrative dialogue, and symbolic interactions—such as the “space dive” mechanic—to reveal how suppressed desires, internalized guilt, and emotional repression manifest in her behavior and mental health. The findings demonstrate that Raya’s unresolved trauma leads to perfectionism, isolation, and identity conflict, offering insight into how video games can serve as powerful tools for portraying psychological complexity. This study highlights the potential of interactive media to engage players in emotional narratives while fostering understanding of mental health issues.

Item Type:	Thesis (Skripsi)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	mental health, psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, A Space for the Unbound.
Subjects:	E Education > Special aspects of education > English Language Education P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General)
Divisions:	Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan > S1 Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User:	MUHAMMAD REZA PUNJABI
Date Deposited:	10 Nov 2025 07:38
Last Modified:	10 Nov 2025 07:38
URI:	http://eprints.ums.ac.id/id/eprint/139260

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