Peran Empati di Keluarga Fatherless pada Anak Usia Dewasa Awal

Abstract

This study aims to explore the phenomenon of fatherlessness in family communication patterns. Fatherlessness, which refers to the lack of a father’s role either physically or psychologically, has become a significant issue in Indonesia, which ranks third in the world for fatherlessness cases. In this research, a qualitative method with a case study approach is used. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with informants who have experienced fatherlessness. The findings of the study indicate that the absence of a father has a significant impact on family communication patterns. Children who experience fatherlessness tend to have problems in interpersonal communication, decision-making, and emotion management, highlighting the importance of empathy in fatherless families. These findings are expected to raise public awareness, especially among parents, about the importance of a father's presence in the family, and contribute to the development of communication studies related to the phenomenon of fatherlessness.