Peer-reviewed article
Parenting Patterns in Dealing with the Threat of Sexual Violence against Children
Fanny Wardani, Sri Wahyuni, Rahma Syafitri ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This qualitative study examines how families in Tanjungpinang City, Indonesia protect children from sexual violence through parenting practices. Researchers observed and interviewed parents in a Malay community to understand their protective strategies. Parents apply strict supervision of children's activities, friendships, phone use, and clothing, with stricter rules for girls. The study found that parental protective behaviours are shaped by the child's age and gender, the family environment, and information from media and seminars.
Key points
- Parents implement strict rules including supervision of friends, going out, cell phone use, and clothing restrictions
- Girls receive stricter parental supervision than boys
- Parental knowledge and practices are influenced by media and seminars about child sexual violence
- Community views on children's vulnerability to sexual violence are shaped by age, gender, environment, and family factors
- The study recommends a holistic approach to child protection that considers local social and cultural contexts
Limitations
This is a descriptive qualitative study of one community in Indonesia, so findings cannot be generalised to other settings or populations. The study does not evaluate whether these parenting practices are actually effective in preventing sexual violence against children.
Abstract
ENGLISH: This study aims to understand family parenting patterns towards children in dealing with the threat of sexual violence in Tanjungpinang City. The method used is qualitative with a descriptive approach through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that the views of the Melayu Kota Piring community towards children who are vulnerable to sexual violence are influenced by age, gender, environment, and family. This study concludes that parenting in Kota Piring Malay Village includes strict regulations for children, such as supervision of friends, going out, cell phone use, clothing, and a prohibition against tight and short clothing. Parents provide stricter supervision of girls, with knowledge from the media and seminars influencing parenting to protect children from sexual violence. The implications of this study suggest the need for a holistic approach to child-rearing to prevent sexual violence, taking into account the local social and cultural context.INDONESIAN: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami pola pengasuhan keluarga terhadap anak dalam menghadapi ancaman kekerasan seksual di Kota Tanjungpinang. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif, melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pandangan masyarakat Kelurahan Melayu Kota Piring terhadap anak yang rentan kekerasan seksual dipengaruhi oleh usia, jenis kelamin, lingkungan, dan keluarga. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa pola asuh di Kelurahan Melayu Kota Piring mencakup pengaturan ketat terhadap anak, seperti pengawasan teman, jam keluar, penggunaan ponsel, dan pakaian, serta larangan terhadap pakaian ketat dan pendek. Orang tua memberikan pengawasan lebih ketat pada anak perempuan, dengan pengetahuan dari media dan seminar yang memengaruhi pola asuh untuk melindungi anak dari kekerasan seksual. Implikasi penelitian ini menunjukkan perlunya pendekatan holistik dalam pengasuhan anak untuk mencegah kekerasan seksual, dengan memperhatikan konteks sosial dan budaya setempat.