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The Contribution of Husbands, Parents, and Parents-in-Law Support to Young Mothers’ Parenting Skills: a Study in West Sumatra
Full text linkParenting skills among young mothers are crucial for children’s development (ages 3–6) yet may be shaped by family support under social and economic demands. This study profiled young mothers’ parenting skills in West Sumatra and tested the contribution of perceived support from husbands, parents, and parents-in-law. A total of 200 young mothers completed questionnaires assessing parenting skills (responsiveness, demandingness) and family social support. Descriptively, parenting skills were predominantly moderate (88%). Responsiveness was moderate (M = 31, SD = 4; 69% of the ideal score), whereas demandingness was low (M = 24, SD = 5; 51%). Family support was mostly moderate, with low support more prevalent for parents and parent in laws than for husbands. A three-source hierarchical regression yielded a significant final model (R² = .065): in-law support was positively associated with parenting skills (B = 0.153, p = .003), parental support was negatively associated (B = −0.093, p < .001), and husband support was non-significant. A nine-step model showed that only instrumental in-law support uniquely predicted parenting skills (B = 0.341, p < .001), driving the only meaningful increase in explained variance (ΔR² = .082; final R² = .126). These findings underscore the salience of tangible support from extended family in strengthening young mothers’ parenting skills
Health Information Seeking as a Cognitive Coping Mechanism in Stunting Prevention among Mothers
Full text linkStunting remains a persistent public health concern in urban Semarang, Central Java; however, mothers’ coping processes are still weakly operationalized in prior research. While the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) offers a useful lens for understanding how people make health-related decisions, it is better understood as a social–cognitive decision-making framework than a full coping model, and the real-world links between seeking health information, responding to it, and taking action to prevent stunting have rarely been put to the test. This study set out to explore how maternal health information seeking, viewed here as a form of cognitive coping, relates to stunting prevention practices, drawing on the TRA to understand how gathering information might lead mothers to take deliberate preventive steps. A cross-sectional survey was administered to 337 mothers from Central Java, Indonesia. Structured questionnaires were used to assess health information-seeking behavior, social media utilization, family health communication, and stunting prevention practices. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Most mothers reported moderate to high information-seeking (51.6% moderate; 46.9% high) and high prevention practices (66.2%). Information seeking was strongly associated with stunting prevention practices (χ² = 98.612, df = 4, p < .001). Social media use was also significantly related to information seeking (χ² = 116.428, df = 4, p < .001). In addition, 73.9% received information related to stunting during pregnancy, and 90.2% reported intensive family health communication. These findings suggest that health information seeking functions as an effective cognitive coping mechanism that shapes maternal stunting prevention behaviors. Digital health interventions leveraging social media and strengthening family communication may enhance maternal coping and improve prevention outcomes in the future
Self-Control, Moral Disengagement, and Cyber-Aggression in Adolescents: The Mediating Roles of Advantageous Comparison and Distortion of Consequences
Full text linkThe increasing intensity of social media use among adolescents has heightened the risk of cyber-aggressive behavior. Adolescents in the transitional stage of development are particularly vulnerable to the influence of the digital environment, especially when it is not balanced by adequate self-control and moral standards. This study aims to examine the relationships between self-control and moral disengagement with cyber-aggression among adolescent social media users, and to test the mediating roles of two mechanisms—advantageous comparison and distortion of consequences—in these relationships. This study employed a quantitative correlational design. A total of 204 adolescents aged 18–22 years completed the Cyber-Aggression Typology Questionnaire (CATQ), a self-control scale, and a moral disengagement scale. Data were analyzed using linear regression and mediation analysis with the assistance of JAMOVI and JASP software. The results indicated that self-control was negatively and significantly associated with cyber-aggression, whereas moral disengagement was positively and significantly associated with cyber-aggression. Furthermore, the dimensions of advantageous comparison and distortion of consequences were found to mediate the relationship between self-control and cyber-aggression. These findings suggest that lower levels of self-control and higher levels of moral disengagement increase adolescents’ tendency to engage in cyber-aggression. Therefore, strengthening self-control and enhancing moral awareness are important aspects of preventing cyber-aggressive behavior among adolescents
Time Management Scale among Indonesian Students: Validity and Reliability Analysis
Full text linkTime management is an essential self-regulatory skill that supports students’ learning quality and academic performance. However, measurement tools require cultural and linguistic validation before being applied in new contexts. This study adapted the Time Management Scale (TMS) for Indonesian university students and evaluated its construct validity and reliability. A quantitative cross-sectional design was used with 404 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was applied to test factorial validity, and psychometric quality was assessed using composite reliability and average variance extracted (AVE) as indicators of construct reliability and convergent validity. The results provided evidence of an acceptable model fit and satisfactory psychometric performance for the refined measurement model. Through iterative item evaluation, the scale was reduced to a parsimonious 12-item version while maintaining its theoretical structure. In conclusion, the Indonesian-adapted TMS offers initial evidence of validity and reliability for assessing students’ time management in Indonesian higher education settings
The Association between Self-Compassion on Posttraumatic Growth among Female Victims of Verbal Abuse
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This cross-sectional study examined the association between self-compassion and posttraumatic growth (PTG) among 399 female victims of verbal abuse aged 18-24 years recruited via accidental sampling across Indonesia. Data were collected using validated Indonesian versions of the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS, 19 items, Cronbach's α = .93) and Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI, 15 items, Cronbach's α = .87), analyzed via binary logistic regression. Self-compassion showed a significant positive association with higher odds of PTG (OR = 1.032, 95% CI [1.003, 1.063], p = .030), although the effect was small (Nagelkerke R² = 0.017) and model discrimination poor (AUC = 0.497, Hosmer-Lemeshow p < .001). Findings highlight self-compassion's concurrent statistical relationship with PTG in collectivistic contexts, with implications for mindfulness-based interventions. Limitations include cross-sectional design and model under-specification
Mental Health Literacy, Access, and Service Utilization in Indonesia: A Study of Public and Psychologists' Perspectives
Full text linkMental health disorders are a major public health challenge in Indonesia, yet overall services are underutilized. We surveyed 360 community members and 65 licensed psychologists to examine mental health literacy, access, and service utilization. Descriptive statistics and ANOVA tested demographic differences in three literacy dimensions: general awareness, treatment attitudes, and self-readiness. Under hypothetical norms, 97.5% met “high” awareness, but only 73.1% did so empirically; 66.4% showed moderate overall literacy, revealing persistent gaps between expected and observed performance. Literacy was higher among females (d = 0.576), postgraduates versus high school graduates (10.8%, η² = 0.034), and psychology versus business students (η² = 0.099). Personal or family exposure to mental health problems predicted higher literacy (d = 0.259–0.517). Access was rated moderate by 69.4%. Psychologists highlighted client-related difficulties, administrative burden, and skill limitations. Both groups cited cost, stigma, low awareness, and logistical barriers, indicating the need for coordinated individual- and system-level interventions
Loneliness, Loss, and the Search for Belonging: An Interpretive Qualitative Study of Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness
Full text linkHomelessness among older adults is a complex relational phenomenon shaped by social disconnection and weakened family ties, which can intensify loneliness, experiences of loss, and a diminished sense of belonging. This study examined how older adults experiencing homelessness interpret and cope with loneliness in everyday life, and how they (re)construct a sense of “home” despite profound material and social constraints. Using an interpretive qualitative design, we conducted observations, semi-structured interviews, and photovoice with three older adults experiencing homelessness in Semarang. Data were analyzed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis to foreground participants’ meaning-making processes. Four themes were generated: (1) loss of family intimacy, (2) disappointment and acceptance as emotional negotiation, (3) animals and personal objects as substitute attachment figures providing comfort and emotional security, and (4) home-making as an active process of creating familiarity and comfort through resting spaces, family photographs, personal belongings, and other symbolic connections. Overall, participants demonstrated adaptive emotional coping and constructed meaningful, albeit precarious, spaces of belonging. These findings indicate that services should address emotional and relational needs alongside material support. Community-based responses could facilitate social reconnection, grief-informed support, and opportunities for symbolic home-making that affirm identity and attachment. Policies should recognize the psychological value of personal belongings and companion animals as resources for stability. Future research should involve larger, more diverse samples and participatory methods to strengthen the transferability and practical relevance of interventions for older adults experiencing homelessness
Validation Study of the Subjective Value Inventory in Indonesia
Full text linkThis study aimed to adapt the Subjective Value Inventory (SVI) developed by Jared R. Curhan (2006) into the Indonesian language and cultural context. The SVI is designed to measure individuals’ subjective evaluations of the psychological and relational quality of negotiation outcomes. The psychometric properties of the instrument were examined using data collected from 258 participants (M_age = 30.59, SD = 9.31). Data were analyzed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis. The results indicated that the best-fitting measurement model was the refined three-factor SVI model, consisting of 11 items. Convergent validity analysis demonstrated that SVI scores were significantly correlated with trust, subjective disconfirmation, interpersonal justice, informational justice, and outcome satisfaction. Predictive validity analysis further revealed that the Global SVI score significantly predicted willingness to negotiate, with a stronger predictive effect than informational justice and interpersonal justice. In addition, measurement invariance analysis showed that the instrument demonstrated equivalent psychometric properties across male and female groups. These findings support the reliability and validity of the Indonesian version of the SVI as a robust instrument for assessing subjective value in negotiation contexts
A Phenomenological Study of Women’s Lived Experiences as Incest Survivors
Full text linkSexual violence against women remains a critical concern in Indonesia, and incest is among its most severe forms. Records from Komnas Perempuan indicate a high prevalence; in 2018, 1,210 incest cases were documented, with biological fathers and uncles frequently reported as perpetrators. Incest often results in profound psychological and social consequences, including stigma, ruptured trust, anxiety, depression, and prolonged trauma. This study examined the lived experiences of women who survived incest and the ways they rebuilt their lives following trauma. Grounded in Heideggerian interpretive phenomenology, the research explored survivors’ meaning-making within their relational and sociocultural worlds. Two participants were recruited through purposive sampling. In-depth interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using interpretive thematic analysis. Ten interpretive findings were generated and organized into two overarching categories—experiences as victims and experiences as survivors—supported by eight core themes. The findings highlight complex struggles alongside emerging agency and resilience, informing survivor-centered recovery frameworks and trauma-informed community interventions
Parent–Child Career Congruence and Grit as Predictors of Career Decision Self-Efficacy among Low Socioeconomic Status High School Students
Full text linkThis study examined whether parent–child career congruence and grit predicted career decision self-efficacy among high school students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. A quantitative correlational design was applied, involving 146 twelfth-grade students selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using standardized self-report scales measuring career decision self-efficacy, parent–child career congruence, and grit. The data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. The analysis results indicated that both parent–child career congruence and grit were significantly associated with career decision self-efficacy among economically disadvantaged students. The regression model showed an R2 value of .388, indicating that 38.8% of variability in career decision self-efficacy was explained by grit and parent-child career congruence. These findings highlighted the importance of aligned parental support and psychological perseverance in fostering adolescents’ confidence in making career decisions