The Influence of Democratic Parenting Styles on Early Childhood Independence in Facing Challenges in The Era of Society 5.0

Authors

  • Salsa Ainurrahmah Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Kampus Purwakarta
  • Asep Kurnia Jayadinata Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Kampus Purwakarta
  • Gia Nikawanti Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Kampus Purwakarta
  • Deany Yasir Wirya Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31958/ijecer.v4i2.15962

Abstract

The research was driven by concerns that many young children in Indonesia still depend on adults for routine tasks, which may limit the development of essential self-help skills needed for successful adaptation to formal schooling. This study aims to examine the influence of democratic parenting styles on early childhood independence in facing challenges in the era of Society 5.0. Using a quantitative survey approach, data were collected from parents who applied democratic parenting, using a 1–4 Likert-scale questionnaire. The Pearson correlation test showed a significance value of 0.031 < 0.05, indicating a positive and significant relationship between democratic parenting and early childhood independence. These findings suggest that democratic parenting can effectively enhance children’s confidence, responsibility, and autonomy, supporting their ability to adapt to the demands of Society 5.0.

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2025-12-10

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Vol. 4 No. 2: December 2025

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