Family Practices in Instilling Social Values to Children in Sidoarjo Multicultural Society
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https://doi.org/10.29244/jfs.v11i1.65591Keywords:
cultural diversity, identity formation, parenting, socialization, toleranceAbstract
This study aims to examine how multicultural families in Sidoarjo internalize social values in children, focusing on forms, strategies, and contextual dynamics of the process. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation involving four multicultural families with diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds (13 participants). Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive analysis model. The findings indicate that families play a central role in shaping children’s social behavior through three main strategies: parental role modeling, educational interpersonal communication, and children’s involvement in community-based social activities. These practices foster values such as tolerance, empathy, mutual respect, and responsibility within multicultural settings. The study also reveals that socio-economic background, parental education level, and local cultural traditions influence variations in value internalization practices. Overall, this research highlights the importance of culturally responsive family socialization in supporting social cohesion in multicultural societies.
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