Fatherless dan Hubungan Romantis Pada Perempuan Dewasa Awal

Affindah Eka Deshanti Shoda (Fakultas Ekonomi Bisnis dan Ilmu Sosial, Ilmu Komunikasi, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, Indonesia)
Vidya Kusumawardani (Fakultas Ekonomi Bisnis dan Ilmu Sosial, Ilmu Komunikasi, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, Indonesia)

JURNAL ILMIAH GLOBAL EDUCATION
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): JURNAL ILMIAH GLOBAL EDUCATION

This study aims to understand the interpersonal communication experiences of early adult women who experience fatherless conditions in romantic relationships. This research uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method involving six women aged 18–25 years who experienced fatherless conditions and had been involved in romantic relationships. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, non-participant observation, and documentation, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The findings show that fatherless experiences influence how participants build interpersonal communication in romantic relationships, particularly in openness, emotional security, affection needs, and conflict resolution. Romantic relationships were interpreted as spaces to obtain attention, affection, and emotional security that were lacking in the family environment. This study concludes that fatherless experiences shape how early adult women interpret romantic relationships and build emotional closeness with their partners.