THE INFLUENCE OF FATHER’S INVOLVEMENT IN PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ON ADOLESCENT EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
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Adolescence is a developmental stage marked by rapid emotional, social, and psychological changes that heighten vulnerability to instability and stress. Parental support, particularly emotional involvement, plays a central role in shaping adolescents’ well-being. Although fathers in many Indonesian families are traditionally viewed as financial providers, emerging research highlights their essential contribution to emotional regulation, affective security, and social adjustment. This study investigates the influence of fathers’ emotional involvement on adolescents’ emotional well-being. A quantitative approach was used, employing a simple linear regression design with a sample of 100 adolescents aged 13–18 years. Data were collected through Likert-scale questionnaires measuring father involvement and emotional well-being, developed from Lamb’s theory of father engagement and Diener’s emotional well-being indicators. The results show a significant positive relationship between father involvement and adolescents’ emotional well-being (r = 0.612, p = 0.000). Regression analysis indicates that father involvement contributes 37.5% to variations in emotional well-being, while the remaining 62.5% is influenced by other factors. The findings confirm that fathers’ emotional support—through presence, empathy, communication, and consistent engagement—significantly enhances adolescents’ emotional stability, self-confidence, and resilience. Strengthening paternal involvement is therefore crucial for fostering healthier emotional development in adolescents.
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