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Fathers’ engagement in co-parenting practices to support early childhood social skills development hidayati, fitrianur; Kristiana, Dian; Rusdiani, Nurtina Irsad
Jurnal Anifa: Studi Gender dan Anak Vol 6 No 2 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : Pusat Studi Gender dan Anak

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32505/anifa.v6i2.8736

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Fathers’ involvement plays an important role in supporting the development of children’s social skills; however, in practice, this involvement is not always optimal. This study aims to explore the role of fathers in co-parenting practices related to the development of children’s social skills at TK Dharma Wanita Nguntoronadi, Magetan. This research employed a qualitative case study approach. The participants consisted of five fathers and two teachers, selected as key informants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis, and were analyzed using source triangulation to ensure data credibility. The findings indicate that: (1) the kindergarten has programs designed to foster children’s social skills, which require active father involvement to function optimally; (2) fathers are generally aware of their roles in nurturing children’s social development; (3) this awareness is reflected in their efforts to allocate quality time with their children; (4) fathers employ various interaction patterns to support social skill development, including teaching polite communication, engaging in play and recreational activities, maintaining dialogue, reading bedtime stories, sharing meals, and exercising together; and (5) fathers adopt diverse parenting strategies, often through discussion and coordination with their spouses. In conclusion, fathers play a significant and positive role in co-parenting practices that support the development of children’s social skills. Strengthening father involvement through collaborative parenting can further enhance children’s social competence.
PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL HIDE AND SEEK DALAM MENSTIMULASI KETRAMPILAN SOSIAL EMOSIONAL ANAK USIA DINI USIA 5-6 TAHUN DI ERA DIGITAL Surina, Surina; Kristiana, Dian; Irsad Rusdiani, Nurtina
AL IHSAN: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): (Mei 2025)
Publisher : Program Studi pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini, Fakultas Tarbiyah Institut Agama Islam Ibrahimy Genteng Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69552/alihsan.v6i1.3328

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In the rapidly advancing digital era, young children tend to experience a decline in direct social interaction due to excessive use of technological devices. This article aims to describe and identify the traditional game of hide and seek in stimulating the social-emotional skills of young children aged 5-6 years. This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study research type. The data collection techniques utilize observation, interviews, and documentation conducted at Kemala Bhayangkari Kindergarten. Meanwhile, the data analysis used includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The research results show that the game of hide and seek can shape social skills such as cooperation, empathy, and communication, as well as help children regulate their emotions through direct play experiences with peers. The habituation of this game regularly over one year also shows an increase in children's involvement in social activities as well as their ability to express feelings and understand the feelings of others. These findings indicate that even amidst the currents of digitalization, traditional games remain relevant and play an important role in supporting the social-emotional development of early childhood. Therefore, there is a need for the integration of traditional games in early childhood education programs as an effort to balance technological development with the holistic developmental needs of children.