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This research was conducted to describe the impact of fatherlessness on children's socio-emotional conditions. This topic was chosen because the presence of a father in a child's life has a very important role in shaping the child's socio-emotional aspects. However, the phenomenon of fatherlessness is increasing in society, whether due to divorce, problems in marriage, father's death, or fathers working outside the city. This research uses a systematic literature review to analyze data obtained from various sources. Based on the data findings, it can be seen that children who experience fatherlessness tend to have low self-confidence, have difficulty adapting to the social environment, and experience socio-emotional problems such as loneliness and loss. These impacts can be seen from various phases of development starting from early childhood, adolescence, even to early adulthood.

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of problem-focused coping and self- efficacy on stress that occurs in the early adult phase. The participants of this study are 101 individuals who are in the early adult phase, namely 21-40 years old who live on the island of Java. This research design is cross sectional and non-experimental research. The measuring instruments used are DASS-21 to measure stress, GSES to measure Self-efficacy, and adaptation of The Way of Coping to measure Problem-Focused Coping. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The results obtained in this study are the absence of the overall influence of the two variables, namely Problem-Focused Coping and Self- efficacy.

When individuals enter the early adult stage, they are faced with many demands and challenges from those around them. Individuals who are unable to adapt to the various problems they face and are unable to progress to the expected stage of development will experience various psychological problems, such as quarter life crisis. The purpose of this study is to examine how much influence self-esteem and social support have on quarter life crisis in early adulthood. The participants of this study amounted to 106 male and female early adults in the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi areas. The approach used in this study is a quantitative approach. The sample determination used non-probability sampling technique, namely purposive sampling. The results of this study indicate that there is an influence between self-esteem and social support on quarter life crisis by 22.4%. This research self-esteem has a stronger influence than social support, because in the early adult phase it is able to make a meaningful contribution to the next process of individual life, as well as for healthy personal development.

Awareness of personal health is very important in improving the quality of life, especially among students who are in a transition period from adolescence to early adulthood. This research aims to understand more deeply about human health which includes physical, mental, and social aspects. By increasing students' awareness of personal health, it is hoped that it can improve their overall quality of life. The research also highlights the importance of students' understanding of social and historical developments, which can contribute to their well-being as well as create social responsibility. Health awareness involves not only paying attention to the body, but also the role of social and mental relationships in maintaining a balance in life. In this context, the philosophy of health, including ontology and existentialism perspectives, provides insight into the responsibility of individuals towards their life choices. By developing better awareness, students are expected to be better able to manage their physical, mental, and social health, so that they can achieve a more meaningful and quality life.

This study aims to examine the influence of sexual stigma on suicidal ideation in early adult lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals aged 18-29 in Indonesia. Suicidal ideation is a global mental health issue frequently experienced by LGBT individuals due to discrimination and stigma. The study employed a quantitative survey design, involving 120 LGBT early adult participants selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included an adapted version of the Sexual Stigma Scale to measure sexual stigma and the Adult Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (ASIQ) to measure suicidal ideation. Data analysis utilized linear regression to assess the influence of sexual stigma on suicidal ideation. The results revealed a significant positive relationship between sexual stigma and suicidal ideation, with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.414 (moderate category) and a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.01). Sexual stigma contributed 17.1% to suicidal ideation, indicating a significant influence while acknowledging the presence of other influencing factors. These findings emphasize that higher sexual stigma is associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation in LGBT individuals..    

Academic procrastination is a common phenomenon among students, especially in the early adulthood stage, which can have a negative impact on academic performance and psychological well-being. This research aims to conduct a systematic review of the factors that influence academic procrastination in students in the early adulthood stage. This review includes an analysis of various empirical studies published over a certain period of time, with a focus on identifying factors that contribute to procrastination behavior. The results of the review show that there are two factors that greatly influence academic procrastination, namely self-efficacy and time management.

The types of personality disorders often associated with criminal behavior in prisoners are antisocial personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder. Antisocial Personality Disorder is a personality disorder characterized by a pattern of indifference and violation of the rights of others, which usually begins in childhood or early adolescence and continues into adulthood. Meanwhile, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a psychological disorder characterized by patterns of excessive superiority, fantasies of power or extraordinary importance, and the need for admiration or special treatment. The method in this study uses a descriptive method with literature study data collection techniques involving the study of theories and references related to values, culture, and norms that apply in the social context under study. Literature study is an important step in research because research always depends on scientific literature. Literature study was conducted for data analysis in this research. Research data was obtained from relevant sources, such as books, journals, articles, and previous research, through literature study.

The nutritional status of toddlers is an important thing that every parent must know. Malnutrition during this golden age is irreversible (cannot be recovered). Malnutrition can affect a child's brain development. Malnutrition among children under five in Indonesia appears to be increasing from year to year. Malnutrition can occur due to internal and external factors that are not prevented or addressed as early as possible and have an impact on health conditions, growth and development of toddlers, and productivity in adulthood. This phenomenon reveals the importance of preventive efforts to prevent the risk of malnutrition in children under five from all possible risk factors. This article aims to review and analyze factors that influence the nutritional status of toddlers through the literature review method. There are 5 main articles used and have been selected through search results on the Google Scholar database. The results of the study found that factors that influence nutritional status in toddler include infectious diseases, knowledge, birth spacing, socio-economics, parenting patterns.

The primary causes of mortality among infants are diarrhea and pneumonia. But, more than 50% of the cases were caused by malnutrition. Exclusive breastfeeding (6 months to 2 years) and providing complementary nutritious food have proven to be effective interventions in reducing the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). This study aims to analyze maternal barriers to exclusive breastfeeding for infants aged 0-6 months in Montasik Public Health Center, Aceh Besar. This study used an analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The population was 147 women. 60 respondents were chosen as the sample using a proportional random sampling technique. It was conducted on May 2nd–18th, 2024. The analysis uses univariate and bivariate Chi-square tests. The results showed that of 60 respondents, most of them provided non-exclusive breastfeeding for 34 respondents (56,7%), early adulthood for 32 respondents (53,3%), middle-class education level for 24 respondents (40%), self-employed for 33 respondents (55%), had sufficient knowledge of breastfeeding as 24 respondents (40%), and did not have a supportive workplace in giving exclusive breastfeeding as 34 respondents (56,7%). In conclusion, there is a correlation between age, education level, work status, knowledge, and environment towards exclusive breastfeeding. It is expected that the community health center will conduct socialization regarding exclusive breastfeeding by holding antenatal classes for a better understanding of exclusive breastfeeding.

Marriage and marriage must be positioned as something sacred because it is needed to prevent early marriage. The implementation of marriage at a young age is influenced by economic factors, poverty, the effects of bad relationships, premarital sex, and spiritual maturity. This article aims to prevent underage marriage for Christian teenagers. This article uses qualitative methods through observation, interviews and literature studies. This study shows that if Christian educators are more diligent in implementing the prevention of underage marriage, then Christian teenagers will increasingly understand that marriage and marriage are God's gifts that are only allowed for everyone who has experienced adulthood. Conclusion; marriage and marriage are God's gifts that must be carried out when each person has experienced physical, intellectual, social, emotional, moral and spiritual maturity.

Babies who experience delays in gross motor development will reduce the baby's creativity in adapting and make it difficult for the baby to recognize the surrounding environment. Growth and development is a continuous process that occurs since conception and continues until adulthood. One of the early steps to accompany child growth and development is carried out through stimulation, namely stimulation to improve infant motor skills with tummy time exercise. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Tummy time exercise on gross motor skills in infants aged 3-6 months. This study used the methoda quasi-experimental with control group design.Data analysis using the Mann Whitney test.Gross motor development is assessed usingDenver Developmental Screening Test (DDST). The results of this study showThe average gross motor development in the intervention group after tummy time exercise for 3 weeks showed faster gross motor development compared to babies in the control group who were not given intervention. While the p value obtained was 0.000. The conclusion of this study is that tummy time exercise has a strong influence on infant motor development. So it can be recommended to give tummy time exercise to babies.

Drug use among teenager is increasing, teenagers or early adulthood are very liable (vulnerable) to negative influences from the surrounding environment, including invitations to try drugs. The effects of drug use are not only physical, but will also have an impact on the behavior and emotions of the user. The aim of holding this socialization activity to prevent drug abuse is to provide comprehensive education in the school environment, because educational institutions are one of the places where teenagers spend most of their time. The method used for socialization at MTS/MA Miftahul Ulum is an interactive lecture and discussion method, with material presented in the Microsoft Word Power Point (PPT) application. The socialization was carried out in a conducive and focused manner, and received a positive response from the school, and students were seen to have begun to understand and realize the dangerous effects of using drugs.

Elderly is an integral part of the human life cycle. Basically, every individual will experience the stage of old age after going through childhood, adolescence and adulthood. In the elderly phase, the human body slowly experiences a decline in function, which is an early sign of the aging process. The plan for this nursing home aims to be a place for the elderly to gather with their community, preventing them from feeling lonely or neglected. The implementation of the Healing Environment concept also influences the elderly's experience of enjoying old age, involving architecture that integrates healing systems from nature, the five senses and psychological aspects.

Marriage involves individual rights such as opinion, privacy and non-discrimination. Early marriage is the practice of marriage involving one or both partners who are still young, where both are still under the legal age or generally recognized age of adulthood. Early marriage can be influenced by various factors, namely social, economic, cultural and educational pressures. Family involvement, cultural norms, and gender inequality can also play an important role in the decision to marry early. Early marriage of minors creates a number of legal problems, which involve violations of children's rights and also gender inequality. The age for marriage must be completely mature, which is 19 years for men and 16 years for women. If both of them are still young, or you could say like young onions, their marriage will always be filled with problems. Both of them still have the same high level of ego, are still children and still only think for a few days. In Indonesia, Law no. 1 of 1974 concerning early marriage, namely the minimum age for marriage. Law no. 16 of 2019, regulates the second amendment to Law no. 1 of 1974 confirms that the minimum age limit is 19 years for men, and 16 years for women. A woman is someone who has reproductive organs which are related to the ability to give birth to children. Meanwhile, a man is someone who has reproductive organs that play a role in reproduction itself. In Indonesia, the case of early marriage is still a very serious and vulnerable issue. As reported by the KEMENKO PMK, it was stated that there were around 1.2 million cases of early marriage in Indonesia. Where, the proportion of women aged 20-24 years who were married before the age of 18 was 11.21% of the total number of children. This means that around 1 in 9 women aged 20-24 years were married as children. Meanwhile, around 1 in 100 men aged 20-24 years were married as children. Due to the large number of cases regarding underage marriage, the government's role must be agile and fast in dealing with important cases like this. The government must play a role in preventing how to prevent cases of underage marriage from increasing every year.    

Students are at the limit of late adolescence and early adulthood, where this period is a period of unstable mental conditions, accompanied by conflicts and demands as well as changes in mood. For final year students, what often becomes a stressor is completing their thesis. Symptoms of stress in students are feeling tired, anxious, not enthusiastic or wanting to stop working on their thesis. The impact is that work on the thesis is postponed and people choose to forget it, avoid their supervisors, complain on social media about the difficulties they face and ultimately the study period is delayed. This research aims to determine the effect of writing a thesis on mental health and stress levels in students. The research uses qualitative methods with survey research via Google Form.

Physiological processes such as pregnancy, labor and birth can be difficult and can occur at any time, and can have serious impacts on the mother and fetus. So the SC ERACS method of delivery is an option. ERACS is a SC delivery technique that is becoming increasingly popular in society, especially among pregnant women because it can shorten recovery time after surgery and reduce post-operative pain. This study aims to describe the level of pain in patients post caesarean section using the ERACS method. This research is a quantitative descriptive study, data collection using accidental sampling techniques, namely all SC ERACS patients at H.A Zaky Djunaid Hospital for 1 month, namely 52 respondents. This research instrument uses NRS. The data analysis used is univariate in the form of a frequency distribution. The results showed that the characteristics of the respondents were mostly in the early adulthood category, namely aged 26-35 years, 27 respondents (51.9%), 34 respondents (65.4%) respondents who did not work, 24 respondents (46.2) who indicated a history of SC, and 41 respondents (78.8%) were multiparous. The pain level of post-SC patients using the ERACS method, the majority of mothers experienced mild pain on a scale of 1-3, 47 respondents (90.4%). The conclusion that can be drawn is that the pain level of post-SC patients using the ERACS method is that most mothers experience mild pain.

This study was conducted to understand the impact of social media on the mental health of early adults in Bekasi. Social media has become an inseparable part of individuals' daily lives, and its impact on mental health needs further investigation. This research employs a quantitative method with data collected through questionnaires completed by 62 early adult respondents in Bekasi. Data analysis was conducted using the Independent Sample T-Test and correlation tests. In this study, we found no significant relationship between mental health and gender, indicating that both men and women are equally vulnerable to the negative effects of social media on mental health. However, there was a significant relationship between age and frequency of social media use with mental health, where older respondents exhibited better mental health conditions. Conversely, higher frequency of social media use correlated with a decline in mental health quality. These findings also indicate that excessive social media use can have a negative impact on the mental health of early adults, possibly due to factors such as exposure to negative content, social comparison, and addiction. This study emphasizes the importance of balanced and responsible social media use to maintain the mental health of early adults.

The task of parents is to provide proper education to their children from an early age until adulthood. Education: A child's personality and individuality should be formed first in the family environment. Parents must have concepts and rules in raising children, including moral and ethical education, religious knowledge education, fair treatment of children, as well as good care and love for each child. Parents are role models for their children. Therefore, the role of parents in forming character and personality during a child's growth period is very important. The aim of this research is to clarify the role and development of children's personalities.    

The purpose of this study is to investigate how religious education influences the development of a person's character in their early adult years. A person's identity, moral independence, and life values are formed during the crucial developmental stage of early adulthood, which has a big influence on their future. This study examines the role that Christian Religious Education plays in promoting character development that embodies Christian values like love, honesty, responsibility, and integrity using a qualitative research approach based on a literature review. According to the findings, Christian Religious Education is crucial for raising people's moral consciousness, establishing spiritual principles, and assisting them in overcoming social obstacles. Christian Religious Education helps people develop a Christ-centered identity, improves their capacity for responsible decision-making, and promotes engagement in worthwhile social activities by teaching them God's Word. This study does, however, also point out a number of issues that could compromise the efficacy of character education, including the impact of digital media and social settings. According to the study's findings, Christian religious education plays a vital role in forming morally pure and motivated young adults. To foster an atmosphere that encourages character development, families, educational institutions, and society must work together. It is anticipated that the results will offer useful insights for creating more pertinent and successful Christian Religious Education initiatives.

Quarter life crisis in adolescents during emerging adulthood is someone who is experiencing a period of crisis in the form of anxiety and anxiety about the future and the search for identity. In facing this period of crisis, peer social support is needed which can help early adult individuals to improve their psychological well-being, especially during times of crisis. This research aims to determine the relationship between peer social support and quarter life crisis in class XII teenagers at SMAN 1 Mande Cianjur in 2023. The method used is observational with a cross sectional design. This research involved 77 samples of class XII teenagers at SMAN 1 Mande Cianjur. This research data was obtained through the use of a questionnaire to obtain information about peer social support and quarter life crisis. The results of research on peer social support are low, medium and high peer social support, while for quarter life crisis, namely experiencing a quarter life crisis and not experiencing a quarter life crisis. The results of statistical analysis using the Spearman rank correlation test show that there is a significant relationship between social support from peers and the quarter life crisis (p value = 0.002), which is smaller than 0.05, so Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between social support from peers and quarter life crisis in class positive self, because the quarter life crisis period is a normal period experienced by every individual.