Program Studi Bimbingan dan Konseling, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Doi
Abstract
Global social and economic changes have contributed to the transformation of fatherhood roles in many developed countries, giving rise to the Modern Fatherhood phenomenon characterized by fathers’ active involvement in childcare and emotional bonding. This model contrasts sharply with the condition of fatherlessness in Indonesia, where children frequently experience the absence of fathers physically or emotionally due to patriarchal norms, rigid gender roles, and limited work–family support. This study employs an analytical–comparative literature review to examine Modern Fatherhood as a representation of contemporary father involvement and compare it with Indonesia’s fatherless reality. The findings indicate that father engagement plays a crucial role in children’s emotional security, social development, and overall well-being. However, Indonesian fathers often face structural and cultural barriers that restrict active participation in childcare. Therefore, family counseling practices in Indonesia must adopt a father-inclusive approach that strengthens both economic and emotional caregiving roles. Such an approach can support healthier family dynamics and reduce the long-term risks associated with fatherlessness.Perubahan sosial dan ekonomi global telah mendorong transformasi peran ayah di berbagai negara maju, melahirkan konsep Modern Fatherhood yang menekankan keterlibatan aktif ayah dalam pengasuhan dan hubungan emosional dengan anak. Fenomena ini sangat berbeda dengan kondisi fatherless di Indonesia, di mana banyak anak mengalami ketidakhadiran ayah secara fisik maupun emosional akibat nilai patriarki, pembagian peran gender yang kaku, serta kebijakan kerja yang kurang mendukung keseimbangan keluarga. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi literatur analitis–komparatif untuk menelaah Modern Fatherhood sebagai representasi peran ayah masa kini dan membandingkannya dengan realitas fatherless di Indonesia. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa keterlibatan ayah memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap perkembangan emosi, sosial, dan kesejahteraan psikologis anak. Namun, partisipasi ayah di Indonesia masih terhambat oleh faktor budaya dan struktural. Oleh karena itu, praktik konseling keluarga perlu mengembangkan pendekatan father-inclusive yang tidak hanya menekankan fungsi ekonomi ayah, tetapi juga menguatkan peran emosional dan pengasuhan sebagai bagian integral dari sistem keluarga
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