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Intergenerational Values or Attachment? Exploring the Parents’ Role in Generation Z’s Social Engagement within Society

Oct 2026 · Psikostudia : Jurnal Psikologi · Vol 15, pp. 792-802 · 0 citations · 52 references

Abstract

Social participation in organisations and community activities is a key indicator of individual engagement that contributes to strengthening social cohesion. However, research on the role of internal family mechanisms in explaining social participation among Generation Z remains limited, particularly during early adulthood. This study aims to examine the relationship between the intergenerational transmission of family values, parental bonding, and social participation among Generation Z in early adulthood. The study employs a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional correlational design. The sample comprised 175 participants aged 18–25 years, selected via purposive sampling. Measurements were conducted using the Transmission of Values Scale, the Parental Bonding Instrument, and an ordinal indicator of social participation. Data analysis employed Pearson’s correlation, with further analysis comprising ordinal regression and t-tests. The results indicate that the transmission of family values is positively associated with social participation. Conversely, parental bonding does not show a significant association. Further analysis indicates that residential status influences levels of social participation, with individuals who have not migrated tending to be more active. Thus, the findings suggest that family values contribute to social participation in early adulthood, with residential context functioning as a distinguishing factor in participation levels. Partisipasi sosial dalam organisasi dan kegiatan kemasyarakatan merupakan indikator penting keterlibatan individu yang berkontribusi pada penguatan kohesi sosial. Namun, penelitian mengenai peran mekanisme internal keluarga dalam menjelaskan partisipasi sosial pada Generasi Z masih terbatas, khususnya pada fase dewasa awal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji hubungan antara warisan nilai keluarga, kelekatan relasi orang tua, dan partisipasi sosial pada Generasi Z dalam fase dewasa awal. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain korelasional cross-sectional. Partisipan berjumlah 175 individu berusia 18–25 tahun yang dipilih melalui teknik purposive sampling. Pengukuran dilakukan menggunakan Transmission of Values Scale, Parental Bonding Instrument, serta indikator partisipasi sosial yang dikategorikan secara ordinal. Analisis data menggunakan korelasi Pearson dengan analisis lanjutan berupa regresi ordinal dan uji beda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa warisan nilai keluarga berhubungan positif dengan partisipasi sosial. Sebaliknya, kelekatan relasi dengan orangtua tidak menunjukkan hubungan yang signifikan. Analisis lanjutan menunjukkan bahwa status tempat tinggal membedakan tingkat partisipasi sosial, di mana individu yang tidak merantau cenderung lebih aktif. Dengan demikian, temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa nilai keluarga memiliki peran dalam mendorong partisipasi sosial pada dewasa awal, dengan konteks tempat tinggal sebagai faktor yang turut membedakan tingkat partisipasi.

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