Humanitas (Jurnal Psikologi)

Permissive Children, Problematic Outcomes? A Literature Review of the Influence of Permissive Parenting on Involvement in Criminal Behavior

2026-01-23T00:49:21+00:00

Parents have various approaches to raise their children, one of which is by determining the parenting style used to educate their children. One of the parenting styles is the permissive parenting style. Permissive parenting is characterized by low discipline and boundaries set by parents, and is often associated with low self-control and an increased risk of deviant behavior in adolescents. This study aims to identify the factors that influence the increased likelihood of individuals with a permissive parenting style engaging in criminal behavior. This study was conducted using a literature review method, utilizing 11 articles from the past five years. The literature review identified four factors that increase the likelihood of individuals with permissive parenting styles engaging in criminal behavior: lack of parental supervision and control, parental disregard for children's mistakes, disorientation from norms and rules, and the influence of the environment and peers. The conclusion of this article is that individuals with permissive parenting styles have a higher likelihood of engaging in criminal behavior due to a lack of control, boundaries, and guidance from parents, which results in weak self-control among individuals with permissive parenting styles.

Stress Coping Strategies Among Parents of Children with Special Needs

2026-03-25T10:01:52+00:00

Parents of children with special needs are particularly vulnerable to psychological stressors such as anxiety, sleep disturbances, and frustration, making the selection of appropriate coping strategies essential for managing caregiving challenges. This study aimed to identify and describe the coping strategies commonly used by parents of children with special needs and to examine protective factors that support parental well-being. A descriptive qualitative design was employed, with three participants who were mothers of children with special needs. Findings indicate that participants primarily utilized emotion-focused and problem-focused coping strategies to address caregiving demands. Two protective factors, social support and the parent-child relationship were identified as instrumental in reducing negative emotional impact and sustaining caregiving efforts. The study’s findings contribute to understanding coping processes among parents of children with special needs and may serve as a reference for future research and interventions aimed at enhancing parental resilience.

What Drives Indonesian People's Intentions for Forest and Environmental Conservation Behavior in the Public Sphere?

2026-03-16T02:47:04+00:00

Pro-environmental behavior in communal spaces remains a challenge in Indonesia, particularly in bridging individual concerns with actual behavior. This study examines how models influence individual intentions toward environmental behavior in the public sphere. This study uses an extended theoretical framework of the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) through the inclusion of environmental responsibility as a contextual dimension. This study was designed as a quantitative study with a survey method. Survey data were obtained from 80 Indonesian respondents using an 18-item closed-ended questionnaire, and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The model estimates showed acceptable fit with the observed data (RMSEA = 0.049; CFI and TLI = 0.94; NNFI = 0.93). The findings indicate that attitudes toward environmental behavior in the public sphere and subjective norms do not influence individual intentions to engage in pro-environmental behavior in the public sphere. Meanwhile, environmental responsibility has an influence on intentions for pro-environmental behavior in the public sphere. Other findings indicate that intentions have a significant influence on pro-environmental behavior in the public sphere. These findings indicate that to increase pro-environmental intentions and behavior in the public sphere, it is necessary to increase environmental responsibility in society.

Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Job Stress

2025-12-01T01:46:11+00:00

High job demands often hinder the balance between work and personal life, potentially triggering stress and reducing job satisfaction. This quantitative study aims to examine the effect of work-life balance (WLB) on job satisfaction, with job stress as a mediating variable. The research subjects consisted of 263 employees (55.89% male, (n=147); 44.11% female, n=116) at a beverage distribution company, with an average age of 31.59 years (range 20–50 years), selected via random sampling. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS. The instruments used included the Indonesian adaptations of the work-life balance scale by Maimunah et al. (2024) (α=0.864), the job stress scale by Vandiya & Etikariena (2018) (α=0.830), and the job satisfaction scale by Nolandari et al. (2016) (α=0.70). Results indicated that all items maintained good quality with outer loading values > 0.70. The findings show that work-life balance has a significant negative effect on job satisfaction (β = -0.438; p < 0.001) and a positive relationship with job stress (β= 0.675; p< 0.001). Job stress also significantly affects job satisfaction (β= -0.298; p < 0.001). Furthermore, job stress was proven to significantly mediate the relationship between work-life balance and job satisfaction (β= -0.201; p=0.001).

Proactive Personality and Innovative Work Behavior as Predictors of Organizational Citizenship Behavior among Intern Students

2026-04-09T08:48:21+00:00

This study investigates the role of proactive personality and innovative work behavior in predicting organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) among Generation Z interns. A quantitative method with purposive sampling was used, involving 214 Generation Z university students who had completed at least a three-month internship. Data were collected via online self-report questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results showed that proactive personality and innovative work behavior simultaneously played a significant role in predicting OCB, contributing to 25.6% of the variance. Partially, proactive personality had a significant positive effect on OCB, indicating that interns with proactive traits are more likely to engage in voluntary contributions. Conversely, innovative work behavior did not significantly predict OCB. The high cognitive demand required for realizing innovative ideas might lead to cognitive depletion, limiting interns' capacity to perform additional OCB during short-term internships. The study concludes that fostering a proactive personality is more effective than demanding innovation for enhancing OCB among temporary young talents.

Depression, Stress, and Anxiety Profiles Based on DASS Youth Among Vocational High School Students

2026-04-09T07:04:43+00:00

Depression, stress, and anxiety among vocational school students are influenced by academic and social pressures, as well as differences in gender, major of study, and participation in extracurricular activities. Female students and students in certain programs are more vulnerable, while extracurricular activities can help reduce these risks. This study aims to examine differences in levels of depression, anxiety, and stress based on these factors, to provide a foundation for more appropriate interventions in supporting students’ mental health. This study involved 238 participants (F=156, Mage=16.56, SD=0.55; M=82, Mage=16.56, SD=0.55). The measurement tool used in this study, the DASS-Y, consists of 21 items across three dimensions and has a reliability coefficient of α=0.90. Data analysis employed an independent samples t-test. Results indicated significant differences in levels of depression, stress, and anxiety based on gender (p≤.001), major (p=0.010), and extracurricular activities (p=0.118). These findings suggest the need for mental health intervention approaches that account for students’ specific characteristics. Further research is recommended to examine the coping strategies used by vocational high school students in dealing with mental stress, as well as the role of social support and the school environment. Longitudinal studies and qualitative approaches can also enrich our understanding of the dynamics of their mental health over time.

The Effect of Parental Phubbing and Loneliness on Early Adolescents in West Sumatra

2026-03-26T05:40:05+00:00

The increasing use of smartphones in family interactions has triggered the phenomenon of parental phubbing, which has the potential to disrupt the quality of emotional relationships and trigger feelings of loneliness in children. This study aims to determine the effect of parental phubbing on loneliness in early adolescents. Parental phubbing is the behavior of parents who divert their attention to smartphones while interacting with children, which has the potential to disrupt the quality of emotional relationships. This study used a quantitative approach with an ex post facto design involving 370 early adolescents aged 13-17 years in West Sumatra who were selected through a purposive sampling technique. The parental phubbing and loneliness instruments were developed based on theory and have been tested to be valid (item-total correlation ≥ 0.30) and reliable with Cronbach's Alpha values of 0.766 and 0.972, respectively. Data were analyzed using normality tests and simple linear regression. The results showed that parental phubbing had a positive and significant effect on loneliness (β = 0.730; p < 0.001), indicating that increased parental phubbing tends to be followed by levels of loneliness in early adolescents. The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.380) indicates that 38% of the variation in loneliness can be explained by parental phubbing. This finding indicates that the higher the level of parental phubbing experienced by adolescents, the higher the level of loneliness they experience. These results emphasize the importance of quality parent-child interactions without digital distractions as a protective factor for adolescents' emotional well-being in the technological era.

The Role of Social Provisions and Hope in Community Resilience among Survivors of the Cianjur Earthquake

2026-01-08T02:37:39+00:00

This study aims to examine the role of social provision and hope toward community resilience of survivors of the Cianjur earthquake. It was conducted with 135 survivors from five villages heavily affected by the earthquake. Data were collected using the Index of Perceived Community Resilience (IPCR) scale, the Adult Hope Scale (AHS), and the Social Provision Scale (SPS). Data analysis was performed using hierarchical multiple regression.

The results show that social provision has a greater influence than hope in explaining community resilience. Although hope was significant in the initial model, but the effect becomes insignificant after taking social provision into account. These results highlight the importance of social factors in strengthening community resilience, particularly through supportive social relationships and access to aid in post-disaster contexts. Demographic factor (gender, age, education level and occupation) does not have a significant role toward community resilience of survivors of the Cianjur earthquake.

Floortime Play Activities to Enhance Social Interaction in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

2026-03-07T10:30:19+00:00

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments, particularly in the domains of communication and social interaction. One approach that has been found to be effective in improving social interaction skills in children with ASD is the Developmental, Individual-differences, Relationship-based (DIR) Floortime approach. In this study, the DIR Floortime intervention was structured into six sessions, based on the first three developmental stages of emotional functioning proposed by Greenspan (2006), namely self-regulation and interest in the world, forming relationships and attachment, and intentional two-way communication. The participants in this study were five children diagnosed with ASD. The results indicated a significant improvement in social interaction following the intervention (p = 0.042). This finding was further supported by increased scores on the Functional Emotional Assessment Scale (FEAS) observed across sessions for each participant. In conclusion, Floortime play-based intervention can effectively enhance social interaction skills in children with ASD.

Resilience through Coping Strategies in the Prevention and Management of Addiction among Generation Z Adolescents at Senior High School “X” in DKI Jakarta

2025-12-16T14:50:17+00:00

Substance addiction and behavioral addiction have become increasingly concerning issues among Generation Z adolescents growing up in the digital era with expansive access to information. Exposure to these forms of addiction not only disrupts academic performance but also affects emotional regulation and social functioning. This study aims to describe adolescent resilience through coping strategies used to prevent and manage addictive behaviors. This research employed a descriptive quantitative approach involving 150 high school students in DKI Jakarta, using descriptive statistical analysis and the Chi-Square test to identify the focus and effectiveness of coping strategies. The findings indicate that the most dominant coping strategy was problem-focused coping, characterized by behavioral and environmental changes (49%), followed by emotion-focused coping in the form of self-awareness and self-commitment (24%). Chi-Square analysis showed that participants generally demonstrated adaptive coping strategies. Pure maladaptive coping strategies were found only among male students, with a proportion of approximately 1%. These findings highlight the need to strengthen internal resources in adolescents. Recommendations include school- and community-based psychoeducation, emotional regulation training, and cognitive-behavioral interventions. Future research is encouraged to use mixed-method and correlational approaches to explore coping patterns more deeply across time.