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The Dual Roles of the Sandwich Generation in the Modern Era: Balancing Work, Family, and Mental Health Ratu Khairulnisa; Yani Achdiani; Sarah Nurul Fatimah
AMK : Abdi Masyarakat UIKA Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): MARET
Publisher : Universitas Ibn Khaldun

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32832/amk.v5i1.3150

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The phenomenon of the sandwich generation has become an increasingly visible social reality in the modern era, particularly as individuals face simultaneous responsibilities toward their aging parents and their dependent children. This dual burden places individuals in a unique socio-economic and emotional position where financial obligations, caregiving duties, and professional demands intersect. This study analyzes the multidimensional roles, challenges, and coping strategies experienced by the sandwich generation in navigating work, family, and mental well-being. The research highlights contributing factors such as rising living costs, increasing life expectancy, insufficient financial planning across generations, and strong cultural expectations of filial duty. Findings show that sandwich generation individuals often experience chronic stress, emotional fatigue, and role conflict due to overlapping responsibilities. However, effective time management, social support systems, self-care practices, and the utilization of digital tools can help mitigate the psychological strain. This study emphasizes the necessity of structural support both within families and through workplace policies to promote mental health and enhance resilience among the sandwich generation. Ultimately, strengthening awareness about intergenerational financial literacy, caregiving readiness, and mental-health preservation is crucial in reducing the long-term burden faced by this demographic group.
Ketimpangan Kesejahteraan Sosial dalam Distribusi Bantuan Pendidikan bagi Mahasiswa Mampu dan Tidak Mampu Ratu Khairulnisa; Gina Indah Permata Nastia
Religion : Jurnal Agama, Sosial, dan Budaya Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): Religion: Jurnal Agama, Sosial, dan Budaya (Mei - Juni 2026)
Publisher : CV. Maryam Sejahtera

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.68352/religion.v5i3.1499

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Ketidakmerataan distribusi bantuan pendidikan masih menjadi masalah dalam pembangunan sosial di Indonesia. Kesenjangan akses pendidikan tinggi terjadi antara mahasiswa dari keluarga mampu dan kurang mampu. Artikel ini bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh kebijakan bantuan pendidikan serta ketepatan sasaran penyalurannya. Metode yang digunakan adalah kajian pustaka dari berbagai sumber ilmiah terkait kesejahteraan sosial dan bantuan pendidikan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa bantuan pendidikan belum sepenuhnya tepat sasaran akibat data ekonomi yang kurang akurat, lemahnya verifikasi penerima, dan kurangnya koordinasi antar lembaga. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan perbaikan sistem distribusi, penggunaan data yang valid, serta pengawasan yang lebih efektif agar bantuan pendidikan tersalurkan secara adil dan merata.