Journal Title : Journal of Family Sciences E-ISSN : 2460-2329 DOI Profile : Prefix 10.29244 by Crossref Editor in Chief : Dr. Yulina Eva Riany, SP., M.Ed Publisher : Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University Frequency : 2 issues per year (June, December) Citation : SINTA || EBSCO || Google Scholar || Garuda The Journal of Family Sciences (JFS), published since 2016, is e-journal that provides articles on family and child development issues. It publishes quantitative and qualitative research and encourages manuscripts in various types including research articles, intervention articles, and review articles. The topics of this research that is published in JFS: family functions, family development, interactions and communications in a family, family transition and globalization, gender analysis in family, family coping strategy, family empowerment, family well-being, marital interactions, marital satisfaction, child development in many aspects, child psychology, parenting, and other related topics. JFS is published by the Department of Family Consumer Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University and collaboration with Indonesian Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (IAFCS). JFS since 2016 and published twice a year in June and December. Based on the Decree of Directorate General of Research and Development Strengthening, Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of Republic Indonesia No.230/E/KPT/2022 (SINTA-3), JFS has been accredited since December 28, 2022. Journal Indexing :
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Gender Representation in the Division of Domestic and Public Roles in Modern Families in Surabaya
Gender inequality in domestic and emotional responsibilities remained strongly embedded in modern families. This study aimed to examine how domestic and emotional roles were represented and negotiated in dual-income families in Surabaya. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, involving five urban families selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected over three months through semi-structured interviews and participatory observation. The results indicated that domestic and emotional work was still dominated by women, with primary responsibilities largely assigned to them, while men’s involvement tended to be occasional and was socially perceived as voluntary. Subtle resistance strategies adopted by women, such as delaying housework or involving their sons, rarely led to sustained changes in the division of labor. The study concluded that efforts toward gender equality in the domestic sphere required gender-responsive policies, expanded paternity leave, and early gender equality education. These measures were essential to encourage men’s active participation in household labor and to foster more egalitarian family relationships.
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Determinants of Work–Life Balance Among Muslim Women Educators in the Jabodetabek Area
Muslim women workers in the education sector play a strategic role as educators of the nation's next generation and household managers, making the balance between professional and domestic responsibilities a crucial issue in human resource management. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the work-life balance (WLB) of Muslim women workers in the Greater Jakarta area by examining five key variables: religiosity, support from Islamic organizations, family support, work-family role conflict, and job demands. This study used a quantitative approach with a survey design and purposive sampling technique with 150 married Muslim women respondents working in formal educational institutions. Data collection was conducted using a five-point Likert-scale closed-ended questionnaire, and data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results showed that religiosity and family support had a positive and significant effect on WLB, while work-family role conflict had a significant negative effect. Conversely, organizational support and job demands did not significantly influence WLB. These results indicate that Muslim women's work-life balance is more determined by the strength of religiosity and family support than by organizational factors or workload. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of strengthening religious values ​​and family social support in policies for managing the female workforce in the education sector.
Left-Behind Children’s Well-being: A Systematic Review of Parental Migration Impacts
This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 23 peer-reviewed studies to examine the multidimensional impacts of parental migration on the well-being of left-behind children (LBC). Given the rising global trends in labor migration, understanding its implications on child well-being is crucial for determining child protection frameworks. This review adopted the PRISMA included over 80,000 child participants from studies conducted across Asia, Eastern Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa. It identified five core domains of child well-being affected by parental absence: psychological-emotional health, social-relational functioning, educational outcomes, physical health, and subjective well-being. Maternal migration, inconsistent caregiving, and weak parent-child communication were consistently associated with poorer emotional security and academic performance outcomes. In contrast, stable caregiving by educated guardians and sustained emotional contact with migrant parents mitigated some negative effects. Mediating factors, such as caregiver quality, peer and school support, and gender dynamics, influenced how children internalize the migration experience. These findings consistently highlighted that the nature and quality of caregiving environments are critical in mediating the developmental risks associated with parental migration. This review underscores the urgent need for migration and welfare policies prioritizing family unity and children’s voices in decision-making.
A Phenomenological Study on the Dynamics of Work-Family Balance in Dual-career Mothers toward Family Well-being
Role balance is essential for dual-career mothers to perform optimally in both work and family domains. The purpose of this study was to understand how dual-career mothers with children achieved work–family balance to promote family well-being. This study used a qualitative approach employing a phenomenological research design. The sample for this study was selected through purposive technique consisting of four mothers who have dual-careers, children, and are not in a long-distance relationship with their husbands. The data analysis technique used is interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). The results indicated that there were five components that supported work–family balance among dual-career mothers, namely dual role balance, work–family balance motivation, family support, dual-career impact, and family well-being. A positive and supportive family environment played a major role in contributing to mothers’ success in achieving a balance between work and family. This study contributes to a better understanding of how dual-career mothers can manage role demands, with potential implications for enhancing family functioning and well-being.
Perceptions of Marriage and Future Marital Intentions among Filipino Senior University Students
Entering marriage is a significant life decision that includes major transitions in one's life. The study investigated the perceptions of marriage among Filipino senior university students majoring in Human and Family Development at a university in the Philippines. It aimed to understand their definition and views of marriage, and the factors that influence their decision to get married. The study employed a two-step descriptive qualitative design, combining initial surveys to identify themes, followed by in-depth interviews for deeper exploration, and purposive sampling to select eight senior students aged 20-22 years old from the University of the Philippines Los Baños in 2019, whose responses were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings revealed that participants define marriage as a lifelong commitment to another person that is legally recognized and strengthened by intimacy. While they viewed marriage as a personal choice, they acknowledged its legal benefits, such as legitimate recognition of their children. Five key factors emerged in their decision to marry: influence of media, family pressure, financial capability, achievement of personal goals, and desire to build their own family. These findings reflect the negotiation between traditional family values and the modern aspirations of the younger generation in the Philippines. The study offers valuable insights for developing culturally-responsive relationship education programs for Filipino students and informing family-oriented policies that address the evolving perspectives of early adults toward marriage.
Marriage Preparation Criteria among University Students: A Descriptive Quantitative Study of Family Life Education
This study examined marriage preparation among university students in Indonesia through Family Life Education (FLE). FLE was an educational program that aimed to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes to foster harmonious family relationships and prevent family problems. The objectives were to assess students' knowledge of family life, identify key materials in FLE, and explore preferred program formats. Research data were collected from 56 University of Education Indonesia and Bandung Islamic University students using an online questionnaire via non-probability sampling, specifically voluntary sampling techniques. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA to explore differences in knowledge, material importance levels, and implementation preferences based on gender and age group. The study revealed that students were exceptionally knowledgeable about family law, roles, responsibilities, parental responsibilities, family dynamics, and money management, deeming these subjects essential for marriage preparation. Students preferred flexible FLE implementation (in-person, online, or blended), a minimum duration of 24 hours, qualified speakers, and certification. No significant differences were found based on gender or age. Integrating the FLE program into the university curriculum was considered crucial for students to acquire comprehensive knowledge, skills, and attitudes for responsible married life and family responsibilities.
Coping Strategies, Stress Levels of Housewives, and Their Influence on Family Communication
Family communication is essential for family life. This study aimed to determine the influence of family characteristics, coping strategies, and homemaker stress levels on family communication. The respondents in this study were housewives with children of a minimum age of junior high school. A total of 100 respondents were obtained using volunteer sampling techniques, of which 50 people were domiciled in villages and 50 in cities in the Bogor area. The results indicate that the education of husbands and wives and family income in villages are lower than those in cities. However, the number of children living in cities was more significant than that living in villages. In addition, the number of mothers in villages categorized as high was more significant than in cities. Likewise, regarding stress levels, the average stress level of mothers in villages was lower than that of mothers in cities. The average communication of mothers in villages and cities was higher for conversation-oriented communication than conformity. The results of the regression test showed that stress levels and coping strategies had a significant positive effect on family communication during conversations. In addition, coping strategies significantly positively affected communication orientation conformity. This implies that stress and coping strategies influence family communication. Thus, family conformity orientation communication must continue to improve to reduce maternal stress levels.
Happiness Differences among University Students Living with Family and Those Living Alone
Urban issues, particularly in the context of university students, were shaped by factors such as the type of residence, mode of transportation, and social interactions, which influenced their daily lives and decisions regarding privacy, freedom, and convenience. This study explored how the type of residence influences the happiness of university students, focusing on students living with their families versus those living independently. Using a descriptive qualitative method with semi-structured interviews, four students aged 23–30 years were interviewed. The data were analysed thematically, with the PERMA theory serving as a conceptual framework to understand the participants' experiences. Findings showed that students living with their families experience higher happiness levels due to stronger social support, which fostered positive emotions and a sense of meaning in their daily lives. In contrast, students living independently faced more challenges and limited social support, requiring extra effort to achieve acceptance and happiness. The key factors influencing happiness for both groups included the form of social support, engagement in daily activities, and the meaning attributed to challenges. Students living with their families received more support through direct interactions, while those living independently relied on support from significant others outside their residence. Despite differences in support sources, both groups demonstrated resilience and meaning-making strategies that contributed to their happiness. The study highlighted the importance of social support and individual coping strategies in shaping students' well-being.
Is Attachment a Fate? A Literature Review on Adult Attachment and Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) continues to receive global scholarly attention. Adult attachment theory provided a lens to understand IPV in close relationships. This study explored whether childhood attachment persists into adulthood, how insecure adult attachment relates to IPV risk, and what additional factors influence this across domestic and dating contexts as a form of IPV. A systematic literature review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Articles were retrieved from Scopus and Google Scholar using predefined keywords, focusing on studies published between 2015–2025. A total of 22 studies (N = 7211) met the eligibility criteria. The findings indicate while early attachment influence adult attachment, but the situational context and additional life experiences can shape the way individuals respond to their partner or the attached figure. In addition, the dynamics of the adult attachment, anxiety, and avoidance components are related to victims and perpetrators of violence. This review deepens the understanding of IPV through the adult attachment lens, emphasizing that attachment is not a fixed predictor. Future studies should examine other psychological and contextual factors and support the development of counselling and intervention strategies for IPV prevention.
Midlife-Aged Woman: The Effect of Work-Family Conflict on Life Satisfaction in Dual-Earner Families
A dual-earner family is a condition where the husband and wife work outside the home and also take care of the children at home simultaneously to fulfill the family's needs. Families in middle age undergo significant transitions, affecting both their external and internal dynamics. This research aims to analyze the impact of work-family conflict on the life satisfaction of working middle-aged families. This research was conducted using a purposive sampling with a questionnaire in Greater Jakarta. This study was conducted from July to August 2024. Data analysis was performed using SMART-PLS 3 to investigate the influence between variables. This research involved 99 women aged 46-50 years (middle age), and worked outside the home with productive working hours (7-8 hours a day). The results show that the majority of wives who work in middle age can handle work-family conflict and have good life satisfaction. The SEM analysis reveals that the higher the work-family conflict, the lower a person's life satisfaction in the family will be. This research strengthens the structural-functional theory which states there must be a homeostasis principal to maintain their respective roles in the family. This study implies that working families need to maintain a balance between work and life to enhance overall family well-being.
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Dynamics of Moral and Ethical Development in Children through Religious-Based Education
In the contemporary world, as parents increasingly acknowledge the crucial role of quality education in shaping their children's future, particularly through religious education, uncertainties persist regarding the most effective platforms for its implementation and delivery. This qualitative research aims to explore optimal locations for imparting religious education to children and investigate its role in the moral and ethical development of children through faith-based learning. The research involved interviews with ten parent informants to gather insights into the best platforms and impacts of religious education on children's moral and ethical growth, which were then analyzed thematically to identify recurring patterns, key influences, and the extent of religious education's effectiveness in shaping children's character and ethical values. The findings show that religious education can be accessed through formal schooling, non-formal Quranic education, and the family. School-based religious education covers both theoretical and practical aspects, while Quranic education provides in-depth Islamic values. The family integrates religious values into daily life, with parents serving as primary educators and role models. The research highlights the significant impact of religious education on moral and ethical character, spiritual foundation, social skills, cognitive development, independence, and communication. It advocates for the integration of religious values across all educational platforms, emphasizing its role in fostering intellectually skilled and morally upright individuals.
Subjective Well-Being of Dual Earner Families: An Analysis of Time Management, Family Work Balance, Family Transactions with Their Environment, and Family Friendly Environment
The welfare of dual earner families is a challenge along with the potential conflicts and challenges of family transactions with their environment. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of time management, family work balance, family transactions with their environment, and family-friendly environment on subjective well-being in dual earner families. The cross-sectional study involved 120 wives of dual earner families with school-age children who were selected by simple random sampling from the population in Kelurahan Pasir Jaya and Gunung Batu, Bogor City. The results showed that most of the sample had high subjective well-being and family-friendly environment indices, but had moderate indices of time management, family work conflict, family work balancing strategies, and family transactions with the environment. The PLS test results show that family work balancing strategies and a family-friendly environment have a positive effect on subjective well-being. Time management indirectly affects subjective well-being through family work balancing strategies.
Maintaining a Long-Distance Marriage: Communication and Spirituality
Long-distance marriage (LDM) can pose significant challenges for couples in preserving emotional intimacy, trust, and overall relationship stability, highlighting the importance of resilience in sustaining connections. This study investigated the interplay between spirituality, WhatsApp communication, and resilience in long-distance marriages. Resilience encompasses a couple's ability to effectively navigate challenges within a long-distance marriage (LDM). This study employed a quantitative correlational design and included 138 married individuals who have been engaged in LDM for at least one year. Data collection involved questionnaires assessing WhatsApp communication, spirituality measured by the Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale (DSES), and couple resilience evaluated through the Couple Resilience Inventory Scale (CRIS). Analyses were performed using IBM SPSS. The results indicated a positive correlation between WhatsApp communication and positive resilience behaviour (r = 0.489, p < 0.01), along with a negative correlation with negative resilience behaviour (r = -0.442, p < 0.01). Furthermore, spirituality exhibited a positive correlation with positive resilience behaviour (r = 0.422, p < 0.01) and a negative correlation with negative resilience behaviour (r = -0.299, p < 0.01). WhatsApp communication and spirituality accounted for 28.6% of the variance in couple resilience, with other factors influencing the remaining percentage. These findings suggest that both digital communication and spirituality play significant roles in enhancing resilience among couples in long-distance relationships.
Financial Management and Commitment to Sending Remittances of Filipina Wives in Virginia, United States
Sending remittances back home may be a challenging financial task. Thus, this study was conducted to understand the financial management and commitment to sending remittances of nine Filipinas wives living in Virginia, United States. Data was gathered through face-to-face in-depth interviews regarding their household finances, expenditures, experiences about balancing household budget, and sending remittances back home. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. Results show that some participants are dependent homemakers on their sole earner-husbands, indicating that each household has different sources and levels of income. All households practice financial management by having clear financial goals, a working monthly budget, being proactive budget holders and decision makers, and setting money aside for savings. Households have an allotted amount of monetary remittance that they send back home. The commitment to remitting is a personal choice of the Filipina wives to help their families of origin. However, emergency requests for additional remittances leave the monthly family budget and savings at a potential risk for mismanagement. It should be made clear to the family of origin how much financial help can only be given so as not to affect the financial management process of their female relative in the United States.
Early Adults with Divorced Parents: What is the Role of Self-Esteem and Self-Disclosure in Fear of Intimacy?
Parental divorce can affect how an individual develops self-esteem and self-disclosure in themselves. This study aimed to determine the relationship between self-esteem and, self-disclosure, and fear of intimacy. This study uses a quantitative research design involving 300 participants. Participants were obtained through purposive sampling techniques with the criteria of individuals who have divorced parents and are 18-25 years old. The data were then analyzed using a multivariate analysis method using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of the LISREL 8.80 program. The results showed that self-esteem and self-disclosure were negatively and significantly correlated with fear of intimacy. The findings of this study indicate that self-esteem and self-disclosure are important factors that play a role in the development of fear of intimacy in young adults. This study implies that interventions to increase self-esteem and self-disclosure can help reduce fear of intimacy.
Analysis of Economic Pressure, Coping Strategies, Social Support and Family Resilience in Sandwich Families in Bogor City
The sandwich family structure refers to individuals who are responsible for supporting both elderly parents and children simultaneously. This dual responsibility can create significant pressure and impact family resilience. This study aims to analyse family characteristics, economic pressures, coping strategies, social support, and the relationships between these variables and their influence on family resilience. This study uses a cross-sectional study design with a sample of 120 wives from complete families who live with elderly parents. Data collection was carried out in March-May 2023 in Bogor City using a questionnaire and processed using SPSS and SEM PLS. The results showed that the husband and wife were in the early adult group with an average junior high school education level and more than half of the per capita income were categorized as poor. The average economic pressure, coping strategies and social support are in the low category, while family resilience is in the moderate category. Husband and wife education and per capita income have a significant positive relationship with family resilience. Economic pressure has a significant negative direct effect on family resilience, while coping strategies and social support have a significant positive direct effect on family resilience. This research shows the importance of increasing per capita income, coping strategies and social support in increasing the resilience of sandwich families in Bogor city.
The Influence of Economic Pressure, Social Capital, and Coping Strategies on Fishers's Family Well-being
Fish families are vulnerable to poverty. The vulnerability of fishermen’s families leads to economic pressure that can reduce family well-being. This study aimed to analyze the influence of economic pressure, social capital, and coping strategies on the well-being of fishers. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Aru Islands Regency, Maluku Province, Japan. The sample consisted of 50 skipper fisher families and 50 laborer families. Sampling was performed using snowball sampling. The data were processed using descriptive tests, independent sample t-tests, and structural equation modeling (SEM) tests. This research revealed that labor fisher families' economic pressures were higher than those of skipper fisher families. The social capital of skippers and laborers was classified as a low category. The coping strategies of the skipper and laborer fisher families were classified as in the moderate category. The well-being of skipper fisher families was higher than that of labor-fisher families. Economic pressure has a direct negative influence on fishers’ well-being. Social capital has a direct negative influence on fishers’ well-being. The research implication is that the well-being of a fisher's family can be increased by increasing social capital.
Status of Living with Parents, Smartphone Addiction, and Problematic Eating Behavior in Adolescents
Excessive intensity of smartphone use can disrupt eating behavior in adolescents. This study aims to analyze the relationship between smartphone addiction and problematic eating behavior. This research involved 230 junior high school students in Jakarta. The research design uses a cross-sectional study. Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation and Independent Sample T-Test. The results of the Chi-Square test show that the Asymp. Sig. (2-sided) for the smartphone addiction category with a problematic eating behavior category is 0.000 (p<0.05). The correlation test result shows a relationship between the smartphone addiction category and the duration of smartphone use in the morning, afternoon and evening. The Chi-Square Test shows a relationship between the categories of problematic eating behavior and the duration of smartphone use in the morning and afternoon. The Independent Sample T-Test result shows a significant difference in the daily-life disturbance and positive anticipation dimensions between respondents who live with their complete parents (TOL) and those who do not live with their complete parents (TTOL). The result shows a significant positive relationship between smartphone addiction and problematic eating behavior (r=0.711; p=0.000). Adolescents need to raise awareness to use smartphones as needed. In addition, adolescents are advised to adopt healthy eating habits to optimize their growth.
Cultivating Sustainability: Exploring the Relationship between Homestead Gardening, Land Property, and Family Economic Pressure in Household with Stunting Children
The impacts of climate change exacerbate the problems of food insecurity and malnutrition, especially child stunting. This study aims to characterize households with stunted children and explore the relationship between yard agroecosystem management strategies, yard ownership, and family economic stress. The study was conducted among 68 households with stunted children in Sumedang District, West Java, selected using purposive sampling. The results found that only 11.7 percent had a dedicated yard with a low level of cultivation and utilization of agrobiodiversity. Correlation analysis showed that the husband's education level was significantly positively associated with yard ownership and utilization. The husband's age and family size were significantly positively related to objective economic pressure. The wife's education and per capita income were significantly negatively related to objective economic pressure. Meanwhile, subjective economic pressure was significantly negatively related to per capita income and significantly positively related to objective economic pressure.
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Mompreneur: The Effect of Job Satisfaction on Psychological Well-Being of Mother Owning MSMEs
Not a few mothers who work in a formal work environment decide to quit and start a new career and become entrepreneurs, which makes them part of the phenomenon often known as "mompreneur," which is a combination of her mother role and her chosen entrepreneurial role, which adequately illustrates the complexity of the responsibilities and roles that mothers play daily. With the enormous responsibility of being a mother and the center of the family, a mother's job satisfaction and psychological well-being as she goes about her day are very important. This study was conducted on 89 mompreneurs in Bandung City with a quantitative non-experimental approach through a written questionnaire conducted via small groups of mompreneurs. This study proved that job satisfaction significantly affects psychological well-being and found that job satisfaction is negatively related to marital status. In contrast, Psychological well-being is positively related to education. This study suggests that mompreneurs' socioeconomic situation does not significantly affect their job satisfaction and well-being. At the same time, most previous research focuses on the boarder concept of working mothers.
Strategy for Institutionalizing Inclusive Family Quality Toward Women Civil Servants
The background to this research is that the implementation of family quality and human resource management system support is not yet optimal, especially for female civil servants. The novelty of this research is that it is a strategy for family quality that includes female civil servants in government agencies. This research aims to determine the factors that influence and strategies for the quality of family inclusion in female civil servants. Qualitative research method with a case study of female civil servants at Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection RI (MoWECP) in October 2023 – February 2024, 7 key informants, with INVIVO Program and Gender Analysis Pathway. The results of this research are the importance of factors that influence family quality as a form of family support system. The strategy for inclusive HR management for female civil servants is the implementation of Flexible Working Arrangements (FWA), structured performance dialogue, strengthening the BerAKHLAK culture, optimal talent management, and the formation of gender working groups in agencies capable of creating a conducive work environment which is adapted to the work culture and local wisdom of each institution.
The Influence of Identity Status and Parental Support toward Career Maturity in Final-Year Undergraduate Students
Considering future alternatives such as determining career plans is a fairly complex challenge for teenagers. Although college graduates have a longer learning experience than other education levels, there is still open unemployment in college graduates. This is due to students' low career maturity, whichh is influenced by their identity status and the support of their parents. This study analyzes the influence of adolescent characteristics, family characteristics, identity status, and parental support on career maturity. A total of 100 respondents included in this study consisted of 48 male and 52 female final-level undergraduate students selected by proportional random sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires, then the data were analyzed using descriptive and inferencing analysis. The results showed that the identity status of achievement and father autonomy support had a significant positive effect on career maturity. In contrast, diffusion identity status and moratorium hurt career maturity. There were no significant differences between the career maturity of male and female respondents. Therefore, colleges and universities should implement comprehensive career guidance programs involving parents to ensure consistent and effective support.
Parental Divorce: Challenges and Opportunities for Adolescent
Divorce can have a significant impact on family dynamics. Adolescents with divorced parents show unique characteristics as they navigate the transition to adulthood and adjust to altered family dynamics. This study aims to see how the post-divorce parenting impacts on adolescents. The research used convenience sampling to select four adolescents with divorced parents as participants. Parenting is viewed based on the pattern of parental responsiveness and demandingness in adolescents. The data collection process was done using a qualitative approach, which involved interviews with four research participants. The interview data were then processed using thematic analysis, yielding several themes presented descriptively to answer the research questions. The results of this study found that adolescents with divorced parents have positive and negative experiences, meanings, and impacts from their parents' divorce. This is significantly influenced by the role of parents in parenting their teenagers after divorce. Parents can be risk factors and protective factors for adolescents whose parents are divorced. This study's data is crucial for divorced or divorcing parents and the Indonesian government, especially religious courts, as it provides psychoeducation on the impact of parental divorce on adolescents and the importance of appropriate post-divorce parenting.
Subjective Well-Being Factors in Students
Subjective well-being in college students is formed by various factors that can impact their mental and emotional state. This study aims to see the dominant factors that shape the subjective well-being of college students. The method used in this study is a quantitative method with a confirmatory factor analysis approach. This study involved 349 students from private universities in the East Jakarta area—data collection using questionnaires distributed through social media. The results showed that the order of the largest factor loading was the psychological well-being factor, the relationships factor, and the physical health and well-being factor, with a Keiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) value of 0.758. This research implies that universities can focus more on improving physical health and well-being to not hinder student activities in lectures, such as maintaining sleep quality and other daily activities.
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Fathers and Gender: Key Factors Shaping the Resilience of Children After the Cianjur Earthquake
The November 2022 earthquake in Cianjur had both adverse and beneficial psychological effects, with children being among the most susceptible groups. This aims the factors influencing the resilience of child disaster survivors, focusing on paternal factors such as educational background, income, and the children's gender. The study employed a quantitative approach with an explanatory research design. Participants were 196 students from grades 4 to 6 residing in Cijedil Village, Cugenang District, Cianjur Regency. The sampling technique used in this research is purposive sampling, and Spearman's correlation was applied to analyze the results. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between fathers' education and income and the resilience of child earthquake survivors in Cianjur, with the father's education emerging as the most influential factor. While girls demonstrated a higher average resilience score compared to boys, the difference was not statistically significant. This research contributes to understanding children's resilience after disasters and offers insights to strengthen children's resilience against the psychological impact of such events. The research proposes practical recommendations for improving child resilience in disaster-prone areas like Cianjur, focusing on strengthening economic support for families, promoting parental education, enhancing access to education and mental health services, and developing community-based resilience programs.
The Phenomenon of Early Marriage and its Impact on Family Resilience
Early marriage is a marriage that is carried out under the age of 19 and generally does not have the readiness to build a family physically, economically, emotionally and has not thought about the impact of family resilience. The purpose of this study was to determine the background, causal factors and family resilience of early marriage. This research uses a qualitative case study method. There were 12 primary and secondary informants. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews, and document studies. Data analysis uses the theory of Miles and Huberman (1984) and checks the validity of the data by triangulating data sources. The results showed that the background of early marriage was due to a lack of education for the community regarding the impact of early marriage, a feeling of shame for neighbors who were married but themselves were not married, and a feeling of fear of becoming an old maid. The factors of early marriage are fear of causing fitnah, being matched because they have seen a prospective husband who is already working, the condition of parents who are not intact so they cannot afford to pay for children's schooling, the influence of social media and peers. The findings of this study are that early marriages are generally conducted “siri” because of the ease of access compared to official marriages. The level of family resilience of early marriage couples is still vulnerable, especially the legality of family integrity, physical resilience, economic resilience, and socio-psychological resilience.
Case Study : Financial Management and Marital Quality of Long-Distance Marriage Families
Long-distance marriages conducted by street vendors impact financial management, including financial recording, the ability to save, and the wife's role in economic management. In addition, interactions and communication are also affected by conflicts due to work demands and lack of communication. This study analyzes marriage quality and financial management among street vendors in families who undergo long-distance marriage. This study used a descriptive qualitative method with a purposive sampling technique. The participants in this study amounted to three husbands who worked as street vendors and had long-distance marriages, as well as five people from various walks of life. This research was conducted in Bogor City from April to May 2022. Data collection techniques were observation and semi-structured interviews with data analysis, including reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that most street vendors experienced difficulties managing finances due to limited knowledge, but marriage quality has been maintained over the years. Long distance reduces the frequency of conflict, and the mutual acceptance of long-distance conditions before marriage makes married couples understand and respect each other. The conclusion of this study suggests the importance of external support and financial education for street vendors to improve marriage quality and financial management.
Gender of Roles, Family Interaction, and Family Well-being in Single-Earner and Dual-Earner Families
COVID-19 has had an impact on family life in both single-earner and dual-earner families. This study aims to analyze the effect of family characteristics, husband-wife gender roles, and family interaction on family well-being in single-earner and dual-earner families. This study was conducted in September 2021 and used a cross-sectional design with secondary data analysis from a family quality survey. Purposive sampling was used. The sample consisted of 986 families, namely families with an intact family type who had children, lived in DKI Jakarta, and had a single-earner or dual-earner status. Data were analyzed using an independent t-test and structural equation Modeling (SEM). The study found differences between single- and dual-earner families in the number of children, husband-and-wife education, family income, family interaction, and family well-being. Based on SEM analysis, in single-earner families, family well-being can be improved directly or indirectly by increasing family income, by achieving equality in husband-wife gender roles, and by improving good family interaction. In dual-earner families, family well-being can be directly improved by increased family income, equality of gender roles, and better family interaction. The conclusion was that families strive to increase income, establish gender equality, and interact well to improve family well-being.
The Influence of Gender Values and Gender Roles on The Resilience of Fisherman Families During The Pandemic COVID-19
Fishermen's families, as the dominant family in coastal regions, are inextricably linked to the COVID-19 pandemic effect. Each family member must adapt to the changes that occur due to the different factors that impact the lives of fishermen's families. This study was carried out in Eretan Wetan Village, Indramayu District. The study was worked out in April-May 2022. This research uses a non-probability sampling method and a purposive sampling technique. The data collected through interviews using a questionnaire was then processed with the help of Microsoft Office Excel 2013 software and the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 25.0 for Windows. This study's participants were fishermen's wives with at least one child. Multiple linear regression analysis indicate that gender values and gender roles significantly positively affect the resilience of fishing families. These results show that gender values and gender roles that work well are needed to maintain the resilience of fishing families, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Influence of “Ubrug” Sociodrama Technique toward Students Self-Efficacy
The study's purpose is to know the effects of the 'ubrug' sociodrama technique 'on a student's self-efficacy and the effectiveness or failure of a given technique. This type of research is a pre-experimental study using one group pre-post test design. The population taken as many as 112 students with the characteristics of class IX students (a, b, and c), aged 14-16 years, have low self-efficacy with a lack of self-confidence and slightly more closed behavior, are willing to take the time to fill out the questionnaire given, and students must be committed to the "Ubrug" sociodrama treatment. Obtained a sample of 15 students with a purposive sampling technique. The data collection method uses a self-efficacy questionnaire consisting of 34 statement items with a reliability value (count) of 0.896. The results of giving a post-test prove that there is an increase in the results obtained by students significantly. It can be concluded that the Sociodrama Technique "Ubrug" can increase the self-efficacy of IX grade students at SMPN 5 Kota Serang.
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