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Reimagining Work–Family Balance and Psychological Well-Being of Working Mothers: A Post-Pandemic Systematic Review Farida, Ika Andrini; Utomo, Hanggara Budi; husna, badi'atul
Jurnal Psikologi dan Konseling West Science Vol 3 No 04 (2025): Jurnal Psikologi dan Konseling West Science
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/jpkws.v3i04.2732

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Balancing work and family demands is a major challenge for working mothers with preschool-aged children, affecting their psychological well-being and quality of childcare. This study aims to systematically review the relationship between work-family balance (WFB), psychological well-being, and the mediating and moderating factors involved. Employing a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, 10 empirical articles were selected from an initial pool of 250 based on strict inclusion criteria. The studies focused on working mothers with children aged 0-6 years across diverse cultural and occupational contexts, using quantitative survey designs. Narrative thematic analysis synthesized the findings. Results reveal that WFB significantly enhances psychological well-being, mediated by satisfaction of basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, relatedness), and moderated by social support and workplace flexibility which strengthen this relationship. The novelty of this study lies in its cross-cultural integration and contextualization in the post-pandemic era, highlighting psychological and structural mechanisms as a foundation for interventions. Practical implications emphasize the necessity for family-friendly workplace policies and psychological interventions tailored to individual needs to support working mothers’ well-being and productivity.
Efektifitas Program Gentle Separation dalam Upaya Reduksi Separation Anxiety Anak Usia Dini pada Minggu Awal Sekolah Husna, Badi'atul; Farida, Ika Andrini
GUIDENA: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, Psikologi, Bimbingan dan Konseling Vol 15, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/gdn.v15i4.14076

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Separation anxiety is one of the most common emotional challenges experienced by young children during the early stages of school transition. Difficulties in separating from parents may hinder children’s emotional adjustment, participation in classroom activities, and overall readiness for school. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Gentle Separation program in reducing separation anxiety among early childhood students during the initial weeks of school. The program emphasizes gradual desensitization and structured parental involvement, distinguishing it from conventional adaptation approaches that often rely on immediate separation. An experimental research method with a pre-test–post-test design was employed to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Anxiety levels among children in the intervention group were measured before and after the implementation of the program. Data analysis revealed a statistically significant reduction in separation anxiety scores, indicated by a significance value of p < 0.05 and a large effect size. These findings demonstrate that the Gentle Separation program effectively supports children’s emotional readiness by facilitating a safer and more adaptive transition into the school environment. The gradual separation process enabled children to develop a stronger sense of security and emotional comfort during school adjustment. This study highlights the importance of child-centered and humane transition strategies in early childhood education settings. Practically, the findings suggest that the Gentle Separation program may serve as an effective orientation model and can be adopted as a standard transition procedure in early childhood education institutions to support children’s psychological well-being and school readiness.