SOLUTION, Journal of Counseling and Personal Development

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): SOLUTION, Journal of Counseling and Personal Development
Articles

Tingkat Pola Asuh Overprotective Orang Tua dalam Mengasuh Anak pada Siswa Kelas V & VI Di SD Sang Timur Kota Yogyakarta

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  • Devani Chandra Aprila Atmaja,
  • Bernardinus Agus Arswimba
Devani Chandra Aprila Atmaja
Universitas Sanata Dharma

Published 2026-05-26

Keywords

  • overprotective parenting,
  • parental caregiving,
  • elementary school students

How to Cite

Tingkat Pola Asuh Overprotective Orang Tua dalam Mengasuh Anak pada Siswa Kelas V & VI Di SD Sang Timur Kota Yogyakarta. (2026). SOLUTION, Journal of Counseling and Personal Development, 7(2), 44-53. https://ejournal.usd.ac.id/index.php/solution/article/view/725

Abstract

Overprotective parenting is defined as a parenting style characterized by excessive supervision, restrictions on children’s social activities, parental dominance in decision-making, excessive anxiety regarding children’s safety, and limited opportunities for children to develop independence. This study aims to (1) measure the level of overprotective parenting experienced by fifth- and sixth-grade students at Sang Timur Catholic Elementary School in Yogyakarta and (2) identify items on the overprotective parenting scale that obtained high scores as a basis for developing guidance and counseling service topics. This study employs a quantitative approach with a descriptive design. The participants consisted of the entire population of 84 fifth- and sixth-grade students. The instrument used was an overprotective parenting scale comprising 42 items based on five aspects proposed by Jiang. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, including frequency distributions, percentages, and categorization of overprotective parenting levels. The results indicate that the majority of students perceive the overprotective parenting they experience to fall into the very low and low categories. A total of 41 students (49%) fell into the very low category, 34 students (40%) into the low category, 8 students (10%) into the moderate category, and 1 student (1%) into the very high category. Item-level analysis indicates that the majority of items fall into the very low (51%) and low (41%) categories. These findings suggest that parental caregiving tends not to be excessively overprotective but rather provide children with opportunities to develop independence and social competence. The results indicate can serve as a reference for schools and guidance and counseling teachers in developing preventive services that support children’s autonomy, self-confidence, and healthy psychosocial development in the future.

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