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<em>Of the so many ethnic groups in Indonesia, the Minangkabau-or Minang-people have the strongest tradition of migration. This ethnic group is also known as the largest matrilineal society in the world (Wikipedia). This qualitative study looks at how the Minang women who live in the surrounding areas of Jakarta perceive the Minang language, Indonesian language, and Minang culture in their daily lives. The data were collected through in-depth interviews with four adult female Minang informants, aged between 39 to 55 years old. This study reveals that the four women no longer perceive the Minang language as important to be maintained. They prefer to use Indonesian in their daily communication, both in the family domain as well as the public domain. In relation to the Minang culture, the four women tend to maintain the egalitarian and democratic principles of the Minang tradition. In fact, the quality of maintaining and passing on the Minang culture to their children depends on the attachment of the women to the culture itself. </em>

The COVID-19 pandemic has a broad impact on society. The high death rate from COVID-19 canmake individuals feel guilty when dealing with the loss of loved ones. This study aimed to explorethe process of self-acceptance in individuals who experience survivor's guilt due to the COVID-19pandemic. This study used a phenomenological method. The participants in this study were threeyoung adults 18-39 years old who were still in the process of overcoming survivor's guilt. Theresults showed that the three participants felt regret, helplessness, anger and sadness because theyhave a healthier and more secure condition, while their loved ones are not safe. They tended toblame themselves (survivor's guilt) for something that did not directly affect the death of theirparents. The process of self-acceptance experienced by the participants is unique and non-linearrelated to the aspects of aversion, curiosity, tolerance, allowing and friendship. Emotionalprocesses, participant perceptions, religiosity and support from the environment are factors thatinfluence the process of self-acceptance of the three participants.