ANALISIS DAMPAK FATHERLESS TERHADAP PERILAKU PROSOSIAL ANAK USIA DINI

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the impact of  fatherless on the prosocial behavior of early childhood. Early childhood is in a critical golden age for character formation and social-emotional development. The presence of a father plays a crucial role in helping children develop prosocial behaviors such as sharing, cooperation, caring, and empathy. However, fatherlessness caused by divorce, paternal death, patriarchal culture, or family conflict can impact a child's social development. This study used a qualitative approach using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method through a review of various journals, articles, and books from the Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and ResearchGate databases. The results showed that fatherlessness impacts children's low prosocial behavior, such as lack of empathy, difficulty cooperating, low self-confidence, and difficulties in social interactions. Therefore, paternal involvement is crucial for the social-emotional development of early childhood.