A Critical Analysis of Family Interactions on Children's Mental Health and Emotional Balance

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Published: 2021-01-26
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Children's mental health, Family interaction, Emotional balance, Parenting patterns, Family communication, Psychological disorders, Systemic approach

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Mirza Elmy Safira
Sunan Giri University of Surabaya, Indonesia
Masfufah
Sunan Giri University of Surabaya, Indonesia
Yuliastutik
Sunan Giri University of Surabaya, Indonesia

Abstract

Children's mental health is a multidimensional issue that is strongly influenced by the quality of family interactions. This study aims to examine in depth how family interactions affect children's emotional balance and psychological state. Through a literature review approach, it was found that healthy communication patterns, emotional closeness, and consistent support from parents have a strong correlation with children's stable mental state. In contrast, authoritarian parenting patterns, domestic violence and conflict between family members act as the main predictors of emotional disorders such as anxiety, stress and depression in children. These findings suggest that the family is not only a physical place to live, but also a key ecosystem for shaping children's mental health. Attention to family relationships needs to be prioritized in the design of policy interventions and mental health education. This research contributes to enriching the academic literature on the systemic approach to understanding children's psychosocial problems and opens new space for the development of family-based interventions to prevent mental disorders from an early age.

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): Journal of Social Science Studies (JOS3)

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Safira, M. E., Masfufah, & Yuliastutik. (2021). A Critical Analysis of Family Interactions on Children’s Mental Health and Emotional Balance. Journal of Social Science Studies, 1(1), 257-262. https://jos3journals.id/index.php/jos3/article/view/109

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