The influence of systemic racism on quarter-life crisis in The Autobiography of Malcolm X (as told to Alex Haley)

This paper aims to analyze the influence of systemic racism on quarter-life crisis, experienced by Malcolm X, as seen in The Autobiography X (As Told Alex Haley). Its emphasis is find relation between racial segregation American society and its which a psychological crisis uncertainty, self-insecurity identity confusion, occurs during emerging adulthood. Therefore, applying qualitative method, this research under Post-Nationalist Studies psychosocial approach an integrated paradigm accommodates inter-disciplinary aspects �self society�. analysis showed that segregation, field education job occupation, form influences X�s mental wellness adult African-American. He experiences Robinson�s phases are locked in, separation/time-out, exploration rebuilding. In fact, narrative works �a function blocked opportunities� disallows young African-Americans develop their own competencies achieve �American Dream�. However, development his managed rebuild new long-term commitment contributing reconstruction African-American Muslim activist.