The Role of Father Absence in the Self-Acceptance of Young Adults Raised by Single Mothers

Arie Suciyana Sriyanto; Windy Alfionita; Bunga Valentine

Authors

Arie Suciyana Sriyanto Universitas Mercu Buana, Indonesia
Windy Alfionita
Bunga Valentine

Keywords:

father absence, self-acceptance, young adults raised by single mothers

Abstract

This study aimed to determine whether there is a significant negative correlation between the perception of father presence (specifically regarding father absence) and self-acceptance. A quantitative correlational research design was employed, targeting young adults aged 20 to 39 residing in the JABODETABEK area. Participants included both married and unmarried individuals whose parents had divorced while the subjects were between the ages of 0 and 17, and who had not lived with their fathers from childhood through adulthood. Data were collected via a Google Forms questionnaire using two adapted scales: the Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (USAQ) developed by Chamberlain and Haaga (2001) and the Father Presence Questionnaire (FPQ) developed by Krampe and Newton (2006). The 346 single male and female was selected as participants within aged 20 to 30 years (SD = 2.42, M = 24.90). The results indicated a negative but non-significant correlation between the perception of father absence and self-acceptance among young adults whose raised by single mother.

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