Father’s Parenting Awareness with Stunted Toddlers

Nurfuan Salsabila Wahana Wahid, Fildzah Malahati

Abstract


The father’s role in parenting significantly contributes to a child’s physical and psychological development. However, paternal involvement remains low, even in families with stunted children under five. This study aims to understand fathers’ parenting awareness toward stunted children and the meaning of their involvement in caregiving. The research employed a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Three fathers aged 25–40 years who have stunted children under five participated. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed inductively. The findings reveal that fathers’ parenting awareness is reflected in their ability to fulfill children’s basic needs, emotional involvement, and adaptability to the child’s condition. Differences emerged in their relationship patterns with their spouses. One participant actively accompanied his wife during pregnancy, while the other two focused more on meeting the child’s needs after birth. One participant also demonstrated denial regarding his child’s stunting condition. Overall, fathers’ parenting awareness manifested through empathy, responsibility, open communication, and cooperation with their partners. This study identifies a new aspect beyond existing theories: fathers’ awareness and concern in supporting their wives during pregnancy as an initial form of parenting involvement. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing fathers’ roles in parenting to prevent stunting and strengthen family well-being.

Keywords


Parenting Awareness Fathers; Stunted Toddlers; Phenomenology; Parental Role.

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