TOFEDU: The Future of Education Journal
Vol 5 No 2 (2026): Continued

The Roles of Family Support in Child’s Emotional Development in Inside Out Film (2015)

Gusti Amelia (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Thaha Saifuddin)
Minsakutra Minsakutra (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Thaha Saifuddin)
Tira Mariana (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Thaha Saifuddin)



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Publish Date
25 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study examines the role of family support in a child’s emotional development as portrayed in the film Inside Out (2015). The aims of this research are to identify the emotional development experienced by the main character, Riley, to analyze the types of family support depicted in the film, and to examine the role of family support in her emotional development. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a psychological approach. The theoretical framework is based on Berk’s (2018) theory of emotional development and Friedman et al.’s (2021) theory of family support. Data were collected through documentation by analyzing selected scenes and dialogues that represent Riley’s emotional experiences and family interactions. The findings show that Riley experiences several aspects of emotional development, including self-conscious emotions, emotional understanding, and emotional self-regulation, especially during her adjustment to a new environment after relocation. In addition, the film portrays three types of family support: emotional support, informational support, and appraisal support. The results indicate that family support plays a significant role in Riley’s emotional development by helping her develop emotional awareness, strengthen emotional understanding, and improve emotional regulation in dealing with challenging situations.

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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

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TOFEDU Journal is a scientific journal related to research results, conceptual studies, critical/comprehensive studies in the field of education. The results of the work of the researchers are expected to make a positive contribution in the field of education in order to achieve equitable, inclusive ...