Description Of The Social-Emotional Deveslopment Of Young Children From Divorced Families

Abstract

This study aims to describe the social-emotional development of young children from divorced families in Lakapodo Village, Watopute District, Muna Regency. This study uses a qualitative approach and descriptive research type. The subjects of this study include three children aged 4-5 years old from divorced families, as well as their grandmothers who act as caregivers for their grandchildren. The data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis used in this study was the Miles & Huberman data analysis model, which consists of four stages, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study show that children from divorced families in Lakapodo Village have difficulty controlling their emotions, demonstrate good self- confidence, understand rules but are not yet disciplined in obeying them, have difficulty showing empathy and respect for others, and have demonstrated a willingness to share. The conclusion of this study states that parental divorce has an impact on the social-emotional development of early childhood in Lakapodo Village, Watopute District, Muna Regency.