The Neurotic needs of the character Miyo in Akumi Agitogi’s “My Happy Marriage” movie

Abstract

This research is about the neurotic needs of Miyo Saimori’s character in the movie “My Happy Marriage”, which is analyzed using Karen Horney’s psychoanalysis theory to find out the neurotic needs that Miyo Saimori’s character has. The method used in this research was the qualitative description method. The research data were in the form of dialogue text related to the main character Miyo in the movie “My Happy Marriage” by Akumi Agitogi. Data collection techniques were carried out by observing and recording dialog related to the main character. Data analysis techniques were done through data reduction, data display, data interpretation, and conclusion. Based on the result of the study, it can be said that Miyo’s character has four out of the ten neurotic needs; neurotic need to restrict one’s life within narrow border, neurotic need for affection and approval, neurotic need for dominant partner, neurotic need for personal ambition and achievement