Perilaku Sosial Anak dari Keluarga Broken Home di Kampung Aur, Kelurahan Aur, Kota Medan (Studi Kasus 5 Anak Keluarga Broken Home)

Abstract

The family is the first environment that shapes a child's personality and social behavior. However, in broken home families, emotional stability and parenting patterns are often disrupted due to divorce or the absence of one parent. These conditions can affect the process of forming children's social behavior in everyday life. The purpose of this study is to analyze the social behavior of children from broken home families in Kampung Aur, Aur Village, Medan City. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study type. The main informants consisted of five children from broken home families who were selected through the snowball technique. Data collection techniques were conducted through observation, in- depth interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results showed that children's social behavior had not developed ideally in most indicators. Based on the eight indicators studied, namely cooperation, sharing, competition, empathy, sympathy, imitation, social support, and social acceptance, it was found that children experienced various limitations in establishing healthy social interactions. The main factors influencing this condition include inconsistent parenting, lack of emotional support, and a less supportive social environment. This study recommends the importance of active involvement from parents, guardians, and the social environment in shaping and fostering children's social behavior in a sustainable manner.