Child social-emotional development is improved by parental locus of control. Parents with a healthy locus of control can teach children about social-emotional development. Parents require training to improve their parenting skills. This study will create, administer, and evaluate the seamless mobile-assisted real training for parent (SMART-P) application on parental locus of control and children’s social and emotional development. The mixmethod study used an analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model and experimental quantification research strategy. An explanatory study with a non-equivalent control group design and control-experiment classes is used. This study includes analysis, design, development, research instrument development, implementation, and assessment. This study sampled 150 parents of 4-year-olds and 6 experts, including 714 from Posyandu (Integrated Service Post) in five Malang City areas. The data was collected via questionnaires and observation checklists. This study analyzes data using descriptive percentages and SPSS. The findings showed that i) SMART-P is valid and acceptable as a training medium; ii) parental locus of parental control is significantly influenced before and after receiving SMART-P parenting training; iii) children’s social and emotional development is significantly impacted before and after parents receive care using the program; and iv) there is a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the influence on parental continuous. SMART-P parenting research is needed to enhance parental locus of control and children’s social-emotional development
This global pandemic situation demands various changes in the world of education, including in the teaching and learning process which must be done online through online learning media. Many teachers have difficulties in this regard, one of which is the MGMP PAI SMK Blitar Regency. Therefore, this research will assist in the use of various applications that can help online learning at the MGMP PAI SMK in Blitar Regency. In this research-based service, the researcher es the Participatory Action Research approach, starting with planning; action; evaluation; reflection. This research is used for development solutions, in this case concerning Digital Application-Based Learning Service Development solutions. The activities carried out began with a need assessment in the form of an FGD between the Research Team and the MGMP PAI SMK Blitar Regency and the Ministry of Religion of Blitar Regency. The results of this research-based dedication conclude the importance of organizing training and mentoring in the use of online learning technology to meet the needs of PAI SMK teachers throughout Blitar Regency. The materials that enforce training and mentoring include: teleconference applications, learning video applications, and online learning evaluation applications. Then the team conducted a periodic mentoring evaluation process by forming a telegram group, WA group, and google classroom.
26 March 2025 in Gender Equality: International Journal of Child and Gender Studies
The development of the internet has provided easier access to information, entertainment, and communication. However, its use among the public has remained unstructured, particularly in supporting educational activities and positive parenting in the digital era. Various cyber risks have emerged, potentially affecting family well-being, especially in densely populated urban areas. This study aimed to describe the role and interaction between parents, families, communities, and local policies in enhancing digital literacy and family cyber resilience. This research employed a qualitative phenomenological approach with 16 respondents. Data were collected through focus group discussions and analyzed using Parson’s System Theory. The data analysis process followed the stages of open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The validity of the data was tested through source triangulation, comparing FGD findings with in-depth interviews conducted with digital policy experts. The research showed that parents were concerned about their children's internet usage. Efforts to promote digital literacy were continuously carried out through collaboration among families, communities, government, and other stakeholders to strengthen cyber resilience in densely populated environments. The findings of this study could be utilized to support the development of effective empowerment and intervention programs to increase cyber resilience, enhance family welfare, and develop cyber resilience support systems in densely populated settlements.
Social behavior is the foundation for children when entering the social world, where children are required to interact with others. The purpose of this research is to find out the similarities of the game in the Squid Game film with traditional games in Indonesia and also to see the social behavior that arises when playing traditional games for early childhood in the Squid Game film. This research uses qualitative research using a library research approach. Data sources are obtained from movies and other supporting sources in the form of literature. The analysis used in this research is content analysis. Content analysis is used to analyze the content of the Squid Game film itself. The findings of this study are that there are components of traditional games in the Squid Game movie, namely: Mugunghwa kkoci pieot seumnida, Juldarigi, Guseul nori, Geonneogi, and Ojingeo geim. The social behavior in the Squid Game film itself is mutual help, cohesiveness, cooperation, demonstration, sportsmanship, discipline, playing together, empathy, respect for others, mutual help, friendship, and solidarity. The relevance of traditional games for early childhood is the relationship between children in playing, traditional games raised in the Squid Game movie can be a learning medium.
26 December 2022 in Zuriah : Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini
Daycare is an alternative care service for working parents. The occurrence of a paradigm shift where currently many mothers work has implications for the role of care that is taken over by social institutions. So this study aims to explore what factors influence mothers' decision-making in leaving their children at Balita Ceria Daycare. This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The subjects in this study used a purposive sampling technique with the criteria of working mothers, choosing the Fullday program, and having children aged 0 - 5 years or not yet attending kindergarten. The results of the research on factors influencing decision-making in leaving children there are five factors originating from parents, namely work opportunities, professionalism, time management, lower stress and fatigue levels due to work, and independence in households. Other factors related to daycare are curriculum and learning, legality, distance, communication, and safety and comfort of TPA for child development.
2 June 2026 in Jurnal Obsesi : Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini
Konsentrasi merupakan kemampuan penting yang berperan dalam mendukung perkembangan kognitif dan kesiapan belajar anak usia dini. Namun, dalam praktik pembelajaran, anak sering mengalami kesulitan mempertahankan fokus dalam waktu yang relatif lama. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan metode Pomodoro terhadap peningkatan konsentrasi belajar anak Kelompok B. Metode Pomodoro dipilih karena mengatur kegiatan belajar ke dalam siklus waktu fokus yang diselingi dengan jeda singkat, sehingga diharapkan mampu membantu anak tetap antusias dan tidak mudah kehilangan perhatian. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain kuasi-eksperimen model interrupted time series. Subjek penelitian adalah anak kelompok B yang mengikuti pembelajaran dengan penerapan metode Pomodoro secara konsisten. Data konsentrasi anak dikumpulkan melalui pencatatan aktivitas belajar menggunakan media berbasis waktu, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik statistik nonparametrik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan metode Pomodoro memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap peningkatan konsentrasi belajar anak. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa metode Pomodoro dapat menjadi alternatif strategi pembelajaran yang terstruktur, menyenangkan, dan relevan untuk mendukung peningkatan konsentrasi anak usia dini.