Journal of Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Journal Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education

The influence of fatherlessness on resilience in children aged 5–6 years in Surabaya.

Rizka Anugrah Syakira (Early Childhood Education Teacher Education, State University of Surabaya, Indonesia)
Wulan Patria Saroinsong (Early Childhood Education Teacher Education, State University of Surabaya, Indonesia)
Novita Widiyaningrum (Early Childhood Education Teacher Education, ISTAZ Menganti Gresik, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study aims to find out the influence of fatherlessness on children's resilience in Surabaya City. The background of this research is based on the increasing divorce rate, and research findings indicate that the minimal involvement of fathers in children's lives has the potential to have psychological impacts on children, which can subsequently affect their ability to build resilience. This research uses quantitative research methods with data collected thru a questionnaire survey. The sample in this study consisted of 5-6 year old children in the city of Surabaya, with 155 children serving as the research sample. The analysis tests consisted of validity tests, reliability tests, and simple regression tests. The data was then analyzed using SPSS 25 software for hypothesis testing. Based on the research findings, it is concluded that there is a significant influence of the fatherless variable on the resilience of 5-6 year old children in the city of Surabaya. This is indicated by the Sig. value from the Regression test, which is 0.000 < 0.05. This means Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. The higher the level of fatherlessness in children, the lower their level of resilience.

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jacece

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Arts Education Other

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Aims Journal of Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education aims to provide a scholarly forum for the exchange of research findings, theoretical perspectives, and practical insights related to art, creativity, and aesthetic learning in early childhood education. The journal seeks to advance ...