Mengurai dampak perceraian orang tua terhadap depresi anak, pergaulan anak serta pertumbuhan iman anak

Abstract

Abstract:

This study discusses the impact of parental divorce on child development, focusing on psychological, social, and spiritual aspects, as well as the role of the church in the recovery process. The methods used included literature studies, observations, and interviews with children of divorce victims, parents, and the church. The results show that divorce has a significant impact on children's mental health, such as depression, loneliness, and anxiety, which is exacerbated by reduced social skills and weak emotional support. Socially, the lack of parental supervision triggers children to seek acceptance in potentially negative environments. On the spiritual aspect, divorce interferes with the inheritance of faith, gives rise to theological confusion, and decreases the involvement of children in the life of faith. Post-divorce parents face psychological stress, parenting issues, and economic limitations that affect children's well-being. The Church acts as a mediator of restoration through counseling, mentoring, and faith strengthening, although practical support is still limited. This research recommends synergy between families, churches, schools, and communities in providing holistic and ongoing assistance so that children can recover emotionally, socially, and spiritually

ABSTRAK:

Penelitian ini membahas dampak perceraian orang tua terhadap perkembangan anak, dengan fokus pada aspek psikologis, sosial, dan spiritual, serta peran gereja dalam proses pemulihan. Metode yang digunakan meliputi studi literatur, observasi, dan wawancara dengan anak korban perceraian, orang tua, dan pihak gereja. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perceraian menimbulkan dampak signifikan pada kesehatan mental anak, seperti depresi, kesepian, dan kecemasan, yang diperparah oleh berkurangnya kemampuan bersosialisasi dan lemahnya dukungan emosional. Secara sosial, kurangnya pengawasan orang tua memicu anak mencari penerimaan di lingkungan yang berpotensi negatif. Pada aspek spiritual, perceraian mengganggu pewarisan iman, memunculkan kebingungan teologis, dan menurunkan keterlibatan anak dalam kehidupan iman. Orang tua pasca perceraian menghadapi tekanan psikologis, masalah pola asuh, dan keterbatasan ekonomi yang mempengaruhi kesejahteraan anak. Gereja berperan sebagai mediator pemulihan melalui konseling, pendampingan, dan penguatan iman, meskipun dukungan praktis masih terbatas. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan sinergi antara keluarga, gereja, sekolah, dan komunitas dalam menyediakan pendampingan holistik dan berkelanjutan agar anak dapat pulih secara emosional, sosial, dan spiritual