Journal of Psychology and Instructions
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2022): October

Father Involvement in Early Childhood Care during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Ni Putu Eka Maryuni (Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Singaraja, Indonesia)
Luh Ayu Tirtayani (Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Singaraja, Indonesia)
Didith Pramunditya Ambara (Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Singaraja, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jan 2023

Abstract

In the process of distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, early age students have to study from home and need parental guidance. However many parents are still less able to guide their children in online learning activities. This study aimed to analyze fathers’ involvement in early childhood care during the Covid-19 pandemic. This type of study was qualitative. The approach used in this study was a case study. Data collection used interviews and focus group discussions (FGD) methods. The instrument used was a questionnaire. The technique used to analyze the data was a descriptive qualitative analysis of data analysis by Miles and Huberman. The results of this study were as follows. First, fathers still carry out learning activities but do not leave their duties as a father. Second, fathers still take the time to present themselves to their children by accompanying them to activities. Third, the responsibility given by the father to the child is indeed more dominant in financial terms. Fourth, fathers’ activities when they are with their children are various ways. It was concluded that fathers still made time for their children during the Covid-19 pandemic.  

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JoPaI

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Education Environmental Science

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Journal of Psychology and Instruction (JPAI), is an open access international journal which has been established for the dissemination of knowledge in the field of educational psychology and instructions. JPAI is currently accepting manuscripts for publication. In the interest of regional variations ...