Article
Father Attachment and Self-Compassion of Female Adolescents at SMP Negeri 10 Kendari
Jurnal Sublimapsi, Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026), hlm. 181–186
Abstrak
Self-compassion is an individual's ability to be kind, understanding, and accepting toward oneself, especially when facing failure or difficulties. One important factor that can influence the development of self-compassion in adolescents is the role of parents in providing emotional support, validation, and a sense of security. In this context, emotional attachment between a child and their father (father attachment) has a significant influence, as the father figure plays a role in shaping emotional regulation, self-esteem, and the way adolescents treat themselves. This study aims to examine the relationship between father attachment and self-compassion among female adolescents at SMP Negeri 10 Kendari. This research employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, with a total of 51 participants. The instruments used in this study were the Father Attachment Scale and the Self-Compassion Scale. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation technique. The results showed a significant positive correlation between father attachment and self-compassion. The higher the level of father attachment, the higher the level of self-compassion. Conversely, the lower the father attachment, the lower the level of self-compassion.