Participation of Mothers Who Work in Religious Activities Towards Child Behavior

This study examines how mothers' participation in religious activities at school and places of worship relates to moral and religious behavior development in young children aged 4-6 years. The research compared 26 children from working mothers, some whose mothers participated in religious activities and some who did not. The study found statistically significant differences in children's moral religious behavior between the two groups, with results indicating that maternal participation in religious activities was associated with differences in children's moral development.

Key points

• Study population: 26 children aged 4-6 years from working mothers in Indonesia
• Mothers' participation in religious activities at schools and places of worship was examined as an independent variable
• Statistical analysis using Mann-Whitney test showed significant differences (p = 0.000)
• Children's moral religious behavior was measured as the outcome variable
• The research suggests maternal religious participation at institutional settings may influence early childhood moral development

Limitations

The document does not specify which group showed better moral behavior outcomes, the effect size, or practical significance of the differences. The sample size is small (26 children) and the document does not describe the measurement instruments used, potential confounding variables, or generalizability beyond the study population.