Journal of Child, Family, and Consumer Studies

IMPACT OF FAMILY AND NURSE SUPPORT ON SELF-CARE BEHAVIOR IN DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS

2025-04-22T10:47:21+07:00

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by increased blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia). This study aims to analyze the relationship between social support and nurse support with self-care behavior in diabetes mellitus patients in the working area of Samata Community Health Center, Gowa Regency. This research employs a quantitative approach with an analytical observational design using a cross-sectional study. The sample was selected using a non-probability sampling method with a purposive sampling approach, resulting in a total of 66 respondents. Data collection instruments included questionnaires for social support, nurse support, and the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDCA) for self-care behavior. The results showed that 89 percent of respondents received social support, 80 percent received nurse support, and 76% demonstrated self-care behavior. Statistical analysis using the Chi-square test, specifically the Continuity Correction test, yielded a p-value of 0.009 (p-value < α = 0.05). The findings indicate a significant relationship between social support and self-care behavior among diabetes mellitus patients in the working area of Samata Community Health Center, Gowa Regency. Additionally, nurse support was found to be significantly associated with self-care behavior, as nurses play a crucial role as educators by providing accurate information to diabetes mellitus patients. Future research is encouraged to explore other variables to expand the reference framework.

THE INFLUENCE OF STRESS SYMPTOMS AND COPING STRATEGIES ON THE SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING OF LONG DISTANCE MARRIAGE FAMILIES

2025-04-22T10:47:23+07:00

Long-distance marriage poses profound psychological challenges for women, particularly in sustaining emotional well-being amid prolonged physical separation from their spouses. This study investigates the extent to which stress symptoms and coping strategies influence the subjective well-being of wives in long-distance marital arrangements. Employing a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design, the research involved 41 wives residing in Bandung, Indonesia, who live apart from their husbands and are parenting adolescent children aged 13 to 21 years. Respondents were recruited using a non-probability snowball sampling technique. Descriptive results indicate that participants generally experienced mild stress symptoms, demonstrated moderate levels of coping strategies, and reported high subjective well-being. Correlation analyses revealed a significant negative association between stress symptoms and subjective well-being, while problem-focused coping strategies exhibited a significant positive correlation. Further regression analysis confirmed that stress symptoms negatively predicted subjective well-being (β = -0.44, p < 0.01), whereas coping strategies positively contributed to it (β = 0.38, p < 0.05). These findings underscore the critical role of adaptive coping mechanisms in mitigating psychological distress and enhancing emotional resilience among women managing long-distance marriages. This study offers valuable empirical insights for family practitioners and mental health professionals in developing culturally responsive interventions to support women in trans-local family structures.

DETERMINANTS OF THE QUALITY OF CARE FOR STUNTED CHILDREN: THE ROLE OF GENDER ROLES, POSYANDU CHECK-UPS, AND HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

2025-04-22T16:35:07+07:00

In 2021, West Java recorded one of the highest stunting rates in Indonesia, with Garut Regency reporting a prevalence of 35.2 percent among children under five. This public health crisis extends beyond nutritional deficiencies and is exacerbated by suboptimal parenting practices and limited access to basic health services such as posyandu. This study aims to analyze the influence of gender roles in parenting, the frequency of child visits to posyandu, and how parental and child characteristics affect the quality of care for stunted children. A cross-sectional design was applied, involving 40 parents of stunted children in Wanamekar Village, Wanaraja District, using purposive sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression. The results revealed significant relationships among gender roles in parenting, health service utilization, and caregiving quality. Regression analysis further demonstrated that child’s birth order, height, parental age, father’s education, mother’s occupation, father’s income, number of household members, child’s health insurance status, and gender-equitable parenting significantly influenced caregiving quality. These findings underscore the importance of integrated, gender-responsive strategies that prioritize equitable parental involvement and access to essential health services. This study offers empirical evidence to support family-centered policy initiatives aimed at improving early childhood development outcomes in resource-limited rural settings.

THE IMPACT OF HEALTH EDUCATION USING FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION ON BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION (BSE) BEHAVIOR AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS AT SMAN 14 MAKASSAR

2025-04-29T12:47:06+07:00

Breast cancer poses a significant global threat to women's health, yet awareness and practice of its most accessible early detection method—Breast Self-Examination (BSE)—remain low among adolescent girls, especially high school students. This study aims to examine the impact of health education using the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) method on BSE behavior among 11th-grade female students at SMAN 14 Makassar in 2023. A pre-experimental research design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach was employed. A total of 51 female students were selected through probability sampling. Data were collected using a standardized questionnaire assessing both knowledge and attitudes toward BSE. The Wilcoxon test revealed a significant increase in knowledge following the intervention (p = 0.001), indicating a meaningful difference between pretest and posttest scores. In contrast, although there was an increase in attitude scores post-intervention, the result was not statistically significant (p = 0.239). These findings suggest that while the health education intervention effectively improved knowledge about BSE, its influence on attitude change was not statistically confirmed. Nevertheless, the upward trend in attitude scores implies potential for long-term impact. In conclusion, health education through FGD proved to be effective in enhancing students’ knowledge of BSE and may contribute to fostering more positive attitudes over time. This highlights the importance of integrating structured health education programs into school curricula to promote early breast cancer prevention among adolescents.

THE ROLE OF PARENTAL ACADEMIC SOCIALIZATION AND FRIENDSHIP QUALITY IN ENHANCING SCHOOL CONTINUATION MOTIVATION AMONG RURAL ADOLESCENTS

2025-05-02T16:49:37+07:00

Educational motivation is a pivotal predictor of long-term academic success, particularly for adolescents in rural communities characterized by limited educational resources, socioeconomic vulnerability, and reduced access to structured academic support. This study aims to empirically examine the influence of parental academic socialization and friendship quality on rural adolescents’ motivation to continue schooling, while also controlling for individual and family background characteristics. Utilizing a quantitative explanatory design, data were collected from 116 ninth-grade students in Cijeruk District, Bogor Regency, Indonesia. Descriptive analyses indicate that levels of parental academic socialization and peer relationship quality were generally low, with school motivation rated at a moderate level. Multiple regression analyses revealed that both parental academic engagement and high-quality friendships significantly and positively predicted educational motivation. This research contributes to the growing literature on educational resilience by evidencing the simultaneous role of familial and peer-based social capital in fostering persistence in education. The study offers contextually relevant implications for rural education policy, highlighting the need for integrative interventions that empower families and facilitate prosocial peer dynamics. Its novelty lies in bridging two critical but often separately examined dimensions of social support within an underrepresented spatial context in global educational research.