Purpose: This research was conducted to explore the experience of mothers in raising stunted toddlers aged between 6–59 months. It also examined the perceptions of parenting styles shaped by socio-cultural contexts and time constraints affecting the nutritional status as well as growth in Bejiharjo Village, Java, Indonesia.Methods: A qualitative method was used and data were collected through in-depth interviews, diary recording, and focus group discussions with mothers of toddlers, stakeholders, and healthcare professionals. Transcript data from recorded interviews were processed using qualitative content analysis.Results: The results showed that there were four emergent themes, namely “Toddler parenting patterns,” “Family and environmental health,” “Eating patterns and consumption habits of toddlers,” as well as “Literacy and understanding of parenting and child health.” Furthermore, eight related theme clusters were yielded from the analysis of parenting experiences. Differences between stunted and non-stunted toddlers in parenting patterns and daily activities were recorded. Interactions between toddlers and mothers as well as productive activities had a shorter average duration.Conclusion: Mothers experience various challenges and limitations in raising toddlers with the risk of stunting. Therefore, increasing understanding and knowledge about the importance of healthy parenting and good nutrition are necessary to prevent stunting.

Indonesia, the fourth most populous country globally, is approaching an aging population and is considered unprepared for its consequences. In this context, the effect of population aging on economic growth is a widely debated topic. Previous research has shown different perspectives, stating that population aging positively and negatively influences economic growth, while other analyses report an ambiguous relationship. Therefore, this research aimed to explore the phenomenon of population aging and its economic implications by using regional macro data at the district or city level from the official 2020 BPS-Statistics Indonesia publication. Using a linear regression method, the results showed that population aging, measured by the OADR (Old Age Dependency Ratio), both traditional and modified, possesses a substantial negative influence on economic growth. However, older workers contribute positively since an increase in labor force participation could mitigate the negative consequences of population aging. Increased inclusion of older adults in economic activities is also a potential strategy for mitigating the impact. The model suggests that this method reduces economic burdens associated with an aging population. However, further research is needed to determine the most effective methods to increase the inclusion of older adults in the workforce while safeguarding basic rights in terms of health and well-being.

The study set out to analyse the differences in the characteristics and spatial distribution of urban beggars in Sanglah, Denpasar City. It employed survey research for data collection by observation, structured interviews with a questionnaire, and documentation. These data were later processed and analysed in a quantitative descriptive manner. The results show that, based on religion, there were two groups of beggars, namely Muslim and Hindu. Spatially, the Hindu beggars disregarded the religion of the people they implored, whereas the Muslim beggars would only target the houses and shops owned by Muslims. Those two class of beggars differ in languages, bagging duration, daily-earning, clothing, and sympathy-drawing strategy during the panhandling.

Persepsi jumlah anak ideal dan jumlah anak yang diinginkan sering kali digambarkan oleh pasangan usia subur (15-49 tahun). Sementara itu, persepsi remaja mengenai hal serupa juga tidak kalah penting karena dapat menggambarkan fertilitas di masa mendatang. Itulah yang menjadi fokus penelitian ini. Oleh karenanya, dilakukan wawancara terstruktur dan wawancara mendalam kepada remaja di kabupaten/kota di DIY. Sebanyak 500 remaja dipilih secara acak dari setiap kabupaten/kota yang juga merupakan representasi dari remaja perkotaan dan perdesaan. Dari hasil wawancara ditemukan bahwa persepsi jumlah anak ideal remaja sebanyak 2,17, sedangkan persepsi jumlah anak yang diinginkan adalah 2,11. Remaja menilai bahwa kehadiran anak penting dalam keluarga karena manfaat yang diperoleh, seperti untuk membantu orang tua, sebagai sumber kebahagiaan keluarga, penerus keturunan, dan jaminan di hari tua.

To improve the quality of life and the welfare of the community, the entire community and the government must carry out development programs, namely population control by maintaining the total birth rate (TFR) and even decreasing fertility through women of childbearing age participating in the Family Planning program using modern contraception. This study is a review to summarize published studies related to the factors of choosing contraception in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The Special Region of Yogyakarta was chosen because the contraceptive prevalence rate increased but the total birth rate also increased. Literature search with data retrieval using Publish or Perish software with Google Scholar data to identify all relevant studies with the title word and some keywords. As a result, the quantitative research designs were reviewed because the search results all use quantitative research. The focus of the study with the theme of contraceptive choice factors in the Yogyakarta Region was divided into 2 groups, namely related to Intra Uterine Devices (IUD) contraception and contraception in general (either long-term or short-term contraceptive methods. Factors influencing the choice of contraception are the level of knowledge, partner support (husband), side effects of contraceptive use, age, education, and occupation.

Implemented since 2007, The Indonesian Conditional Cash Transfer (PKH) program aims to alleviate poverty by encouraging education participation among the impoverished. Analyzing the educational expectations of PKH beneficiaries is crucial for program’s impact evaluation. Changes in educational expectations indicate the awareness of poor families to invest in education. Moreover, examining socio-economic impacts on educational expectations offers insights into challenges faced by impoverished families. This study, conducted on Tabuan Island in Tanggamus Regency which is a remote area with inadequate educational facilities, investigates the impact of PKH over 15 years by 2022. Using primary data from two groups: PKH beneficiary families (intervention) and non-PKH families (control) – the research quantitatively compares their educational expectations. Further exploration involves logistic regression tests to examine socio-economic factors’ influence on the intervention group. Results reveal PKH’s positive impact on elevating beneficiary families’ educational expectations. The analysis showed significantly higher educational expectations among PKH families compared to non-PKH families, particularly when excluding other educational assistance. PKH beneficiaries are estimated to be 10,269 times more likely to expect their children to graduate from college than non-PKH families. Internet access in the last 3 months, and participation in P2K2 counseling, have a positive impact on the PKH beneficiary families’ educational expectations. This highlights the importance of positive educational information and the potential of information technology in supporting their children’s education. However, it is concerning that despite having high expectations, families receiving PKH on Tabuan Island face challenges in ensuring their children’s access to college education.