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Journal Jurnal Koinonia: Fakultas Filsafat Universitas Advent IndonesiaJurnal Koinonia: Fakultas Filsafat Universitas Advent Indonesia Abstract

Parentless is a condition of parental absence that significantly impacts childrens emotional, social, and spiritual development. Data shows 20.9% of children in Indonesia live without father presence, with 408,347 divorce cases in 2024. This study aims to describe the impact of parentless conditions and explore the role of extended family as a holistic recovery strategy for parentless children at HKBP Pardamean. A qualitative method with descriptive approach was employed through literature study and interviews with 6 parentless children. Research findings indicate that parentless conditions cause prolonged trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, excessive anxiety, social interaction problems, societal stigma, and spiritual identity crisis. Extended family proved to provide support figure substitution, financial-material, and social status recovery. All respondents confirmed receiving comprehensive support from their extended family. Extended family plays a vital role as an effective alternative support system addressing parentless impacts. This integration model successfully helps children recover from trauma and remain connected to social-spiritual values, providing practical contributions to alternative parenting strategies within Indonesian cultural context.

Conclusion

The research confirms that extended family plays a crucial role in supporting parentless children comprehensively.All respondents reported receiving support from their extended family, highlighting the importance of family systems.This support manifests in emotional, social, spiritual, and financial dimensions, enabling holistic development and mitigating the negative impacts of parental absence.The study underscores the need for extended families to actively embrace their responsibility in providing care and guidance to parentless children, and further research is recommended to explore the long-term effectiveness of extended family integration models.

Future Research

Based on the findings, future research should investigate the specific mechanisms through which extended family support mitigates trauma in parentless children, exploring the role of attachment theory and resilience factors. Furthermore, studies could examine the effectiveness of culturally tailored interventions designed to strengthen extended family capacity to provide holistic care, considering the unique context of Indonesian traditions and values. Finally, longitudinal research tracking the long-term developmental outcomes of parentless children raised within supportive extended family networks is needed to inform policy and practice, ensuring these children have access to the resources and support they need to thrive and reach their full potential. These studies should involve a significant number of participants and employ mixed-methods approaches to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics at play.

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