How Parents Perceive Children’s Values in Indonesian Families: A Multidimensional and Contextual Analysis

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Yanti Karmila Nengsih, Elih Sudiapermana, Uyu Wahyudin, Joni Rahmat Pramudia, Vina Amilia M. Suganda, Resti Yektyastuti, Mahyumi Rantina, Nurul Hayati, Yudan Hermawan, Muhammad Adil Arnady

2026 F1000Research Vol. 15 Article Cited by 0 SDG 1SDG 16SDG 17 Quartile

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between parents perceptions of children’s values in Indonesian families, focusing on economic, social, emotional, and religious dimensions. The investigation was based on background factors, such as gender, location of residence, and education level, as well as correlations and regressions between dimensions of children’s values. The study participants consisted of 255 parents living in various urban and rural areas in Indonesia. Data were collected using the Children’s Values Scale adapted for the Indonesian context. The study findings showed that there were no significant differences in children’s perceptions of values based on gender or education level. However, there were significant differences based on location of residence, especially on economic and religious dimensions. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between social and emotional dimensions, while a negative relationship was found between economic and emotional dimensions in some contexts. The results of multiple linear regression analysis using the Stepwise method showed that economic and religious dimensions had a significant impact on overall family relationship patterns. This study highlights the importance of understanding the factors that influence parents’ perceptions of children’s values to support effective and harmonious parenting in Indonesian families. Copyright: © 2026 Nengsih YK et al.

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Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, West Java, Bandung, Indonesia; Universitas Sriwijaya, South Sumatra, Palembang, Indonesia; Universitas Sebelas Maret, Central Java, Surakarta, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, East Jakarta, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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