Ropitasari, Nindy Widiastuti, Fanny Kartika Fajriyani, Nahdiyah Karimah

Effect of Parenting Style on the Incidence of Sibling Rivalry in Children in Surakarta, Central Java

Introduction

Effect of parenting style on the incidence of sibling rivalry in children in surakarta, central java. Explore the influence of various parenting styles on sibling rivalry among children in Surakarta, Central Java. A cross-sectional study analyzes factors affecting jealousy and competition.

Abstract

Background: Proper parenting can reduce incidents of jealousy, competition, or arguments. (siblings' rivalry) a child towards the presence of a new sibling. One solution to the sibling effect rivalry through parents who encourage children to change their behavior, knowledge, and values that are considered appropriate so that children can be independent, grow and develop healthily and optimally, and have a sense of believe self, characteristic flavor want to know, friendly, and oriented towards progress without drop the one others. This study aimed to analyze the influence of parenting patterns on sibling rivalry in children in Surakarta.Subjects and Method: This study employed a cross-sectional design and was conducted in the Sangkrah area, Surakarta, Indonesia. The study population consisted of parents who had more than one child under the age of five. A total of 120 respondents were selected using systematic random sampling. The independent variable in this study was parenting patterns, while the dependent variable was sibling rivalry, which was measured using a nominal scale. Data were collected directly through a structured questionnaire. The data were then analyzed using bivariate analysis with the Chi-Square test.Results: The study showed that 77.5% (93 children) experienced sibling abuse. rivalry among them, 7 people have an authoritarian parenting style (5.8%), 101 people have a democratic (84.2%), 78 people have a permissive (65%), and 11 parents have a passive (9.2%). Permissive (OR= 1.65; 95% CI= 0.68 to 3.98) and passive parenting style (OR = 2.29; 95% CI = 0.54 to 9.66) increased the likelihood of sibling rivalry, by the associations were statistically non-significant.Conclusion: There is no significant influence of the four parenting patterns on sibling incidents. rivalry is insignificant.

Review

This study aimed to investigate the influence of various parenting styles on the incidence of sibling rivalry among children in Surakarta, Central Java. The research employed a cross-sectional design, utilizing a sample of 120 parents with more than one child under the age of five, selected via systematic random sampling. The relevance of the topic, linking parental behavior to reducing conflict and fostering positive child development, is well-established and important for understanding family dynamics. Data collection through a structured questionnaire and subsequent bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square test provided a direct approach to exploring this relationship within a specific local context. However, the abstract presents several critical methodological and reporting concerns that significantly undermine the reliability and interpretation of the findings. Most notably, the reported prevalence of parenting styles is fundamentally inconsistent: the percentages provided (authoritarian 5.8%, democratic 84.2%, permissive 65%, passive 9.2%) sum to over 100%, and the corresponding absolute counts (7, 101, 78, 11) total 197, vastly exceeding the stated sample size of 120 respondents. This discrepancy calls into question the accuracy of the descriptive statistics and, consequently, the validity of the entire analysis. Furthermore, the abstract contains grammatical awkwardness and typos, such as "sibling abuse. rivalry" and "sibling incidents. rivalry is insignificant," which affect clarity and precision. The cross-sectional design inherently limits the ability to infer causality, and the measurement of sibling rivalry as a "nominal scale" for children under five would benefit from more detailed explanation regarding its specific operationalization. Despite identifying that permissive and passive parenting styles increased the likelihood of sibling rivalry, the study ultimately concluded "no significant influence of the four parenting patterns on sibling incidents. rivalry is insignificant." This non-significant finding, combined with the aforementioned methodological issues, suggests that the study may have been underpowered or that the measurement and data reporting require substantial revision. Future research should prioritize rigorous data validation and reporting, employ validated instruments for both parenting styles and sibling rivalry, and consider longitudinal designs or larger sample sizes to enhance statistical power and causal inference. While the study addresses a pertinent public health issue, its current presentation necessitates significant improvements to be considered a robust contribution to the literature.

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