Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Science

Experiences of Interactions within Parental Couples of Children with Sickle Cell Disease: The Case of Four Cameroonian Couples

Hassan Njifon Nsangou, Adrien Hervé Dountio Takou, Martial Nguegno Fouadjo — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic and potentially life-threatening genetic disorder that affects approximately 5% of the global population, with particularly high prevalence rates in sub-Saharan Africa and in Cameroon, where it reaches 8.34%. Beyond its medical complications (such as recurrent pain crises, anemia, and frequent hospitalizations) SCD has profound psychosocial consequences that extend to the entire family system. In particular, it reshapes parental roles, responsibilities, and emotional experiences within couples. This study aimed to explore how parental dyads in Cameroon interact while caring for a child with SCD, with specific attention to communication patterns, emotional experiences (anger, distress, support), and negotiation of caregiving responsibilities. A qualitative design was employed, involving semi-structured interviews with four couples. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic content analysis. The findings reveal that functional communication, shared decision-making, and mutual emotional support strengthen parental coping and cohesion. Conversely, limited dialogue, unequal caregiving involvement, and lack of emotional reciprocity contribute to heightened stress and psychological distress, particularly among mothers. These results highlight the importance of considering the couple as a relational unit in pediatric chronic illness management. Clinical implications suggest that interventions focused on enhancing couple communication, promoting equitable caregiving roles, and strengthening dyadic support may improve both parental well-being and child health outcomes.

Knowledge, Perception and Attitude of Users with Visual Impairment on E-Banking Systems in Nigeria

Jamal Abioye Adio, Dr. Sunday Abimbola Abodunrin, Dr. Rasheed Adekunle Abilu — Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The rapid expansion of digital banking services has increased accessibility and convenience for users, including persons with disabilities. This study investigated the knowledge, perception, and attitudes of users with visual impairment towards e-banking systems in Oyo State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the relationship among knowledge, perception, accessibility, and attitudes towards e-banking among users with visual impairment. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 47 respondents with visual impairment comprising 24 males and 23 females. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including mean, standard deviation, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The findings revealed a significant relationship between accessibility and usability of e-banking platforms among users with visual impairment. The study further showed that although respondents demonstrated awareness of e-banking services, challenges relating to accessibility, screen-reader compatibility, digital literacy, and transaction security still affect effective utilization. The study recommends that financial institutions should organize specialized digital literacy training for users with visual impairment, improve compatibility of e-banking applications with screen readers and voice-assisted technologies, strengthen transaction security through audio-based verification and multi-factor authentication, and develop more inclusive and accessible e-banking platforms.

Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Workplace Belongingness Scale in the Indonesian Context

Gita Widya Laksmini Soerjoatmodjo, M.A., M.Psi., Psikolog — Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Workplace belongingness reflects an employee’s perception of being valued, supported, and fitting within the organizational environment. Although the Workplace Belongingness Scale (WBS) was originally conceptualized as a unidimensional construct, no validated Indonesian version has been available. This study aimed to adapt the WBS and examine its psychometric properties in an Indonesian working population. Following a forward–backward translation procedure, the 12-item instrument was administered to 292 employees from diverse organizational backgrounds. The dimensionality of the scale was evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The initial model indicated inadequate fit (CFI = 0.897; TLI = 0.874; RMSEA = 0.109; SRMR = 0.060). Model refinement was conducted by incorporating theoretically justified residual covariances based on priority 1 modification indices, resulting in improved but still marginally acceptable fit (CFI = 0.917; TLI = 0.897; RMSEA = 0.081; SRMR = 0.057). All standardized factor loadings were statistically significant. Internal consistency was high (ω = 0.905; α = 0.908). Overall, the findings provide preliminary support for the unidimensional structure of the Indonesian WBS following model refinement and for its internal consistency reliability. Further validation in independent samples is required.

Abstrak: Rasa memiliki di tempat kerja (workplace belongingness) merefleksikan persepsi pegawai mengenai sejauh mana mereka merasa dihargai, didukung, dan sesuai dengan lingkungan organisasi. Meskipun Workplace Belongingness Scale (WBS) pada awalnya dikonseptualisasikan sebagai konstruk unidimensional, hingga saat ini belum tersedia versi Bahasa Indonesia yang tervalidasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengadaptasi WBS dan mengevaluasi properti psikometriknya pada populasi pekerja di Indonesia. Melalui prosedur forward–backward translation, instrumen yang terdiri dari 12 aitem diujikan kepada 292 pegawai dari berbagai latar belakang organisasi. Dimensionalitas skala dievaluasi menggunakan analisis faktor konfirmatori (CFA). Model awal menunjukkan kecocokan yang tidak memadai (CFI = 0.897; TLI = 0.874; RMSEA = 0.109; SRMR = 0.060). Penyempurnaan model dilakukan dengan memasukkan kovarians residual yang dijustifikasi secara teoretis berdasarkan modification indices prioritas 1, sehingga menghasilkan kecocokan model yang meningkat namun masih berada pada batas penerimaan (CFI = 0.917; TLI = 0.897; RMSEA = 0.081; SRMR = 0.057). Seluruh factor loadings terstandarisasi signifikan secara statistik. Reliabilitas internal tergolong tinggi (ω = 0.905; α = 0.908). Secara keseluruhan, temuan ini memberikan dukungan awal terhadap struktur unidimensional WBS versi Indonesia setelah proses penyempurnaan model, serta terhadap reliabilitas konsistensi internalnya. Validasi lebih lanjut pada sampel independen diperlukan.

Benign Envy and Prosocial Personality Among Indonesian Undergraduates: Affective and Moral Dimensions

Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Prosocial personality is a stable disposition to help others, grounded in empathy, moral reasoning, and social responsibility. Benign envy is a constructive emotion arising from upward social comparison that motivates self-improvement through emulating admired others without hostility. Unlike malicious envy, which is directed at pulling others down, benign envy involves admiration and aspiration. The empirical association between these constructs remains underexplored, particularly in non-Western contexts. This study examined their association in Indonesian undergraduates. A total of 348 students (70.7% female; aged 18–25 years) from 21 universities in Makassar participated in this cross-sectional correlational study. Prosocial personality was assessed using an Indonesian adaptation of the Prosocial Personality Battery (Penner, 2002), and benign envy was measured with a researcher-developed scale based on Lange and Crusius (2015). Spearman’s rank-order correlation was used for analysis. Results indicated a modest but statistically significant positive association between prosocial personality and benign envy (ρ = .177, p = .001). Benign envy was positively associated with sympathetic responsiveness (ρ = .268), empathic concern (ρ = .218), and moral reasoning (ρ = .151), and negatively associated with personal distress (ρ = −.146). Applying Bonferroni correction (α = .006), no significant associations were found for perspective taking, other-orientation, or social responsibility. These preliminary findings suggest that benign envy may be associated with the affective and moral components of prosocial personality, with implications for positive psychology and character education in collectivist settings.

Abstrak: Kepribadian prososial adalah kecenderungan stabil untuk membantu orang lain, yang berlandaskan empati, penalaran moral, dan tanggung jawab sosial. Iri hati yang baik adalah emosi konstruktif yang muncul dari perbandingan sosial ke atas yang memotivasi peningkatan diri melalui meniru orang lain yang dikagumi tanpa permusuhan. Tidak seperti iri hati yang jahat, yang diarahkan untuk menjatuhkan orang lain, iri hati yang baik melibatkan kekaguman dan aspirasi. Hubungan empiris antara konstruk-konstruk ini masih kurang dieksplorasi, khususnya dalam konteks non-Barat. Studi ini meneliti hubungan mereka pada mahasiswa sarjana di Indonesia. Sebanyak 348 mahasiswa (70,7% perempuan; usia 18–25 tahun) dari 21 universitas di Makassar berpartisipasi dalam studi korelasional lintas-seksional ini. Kepribadian prososial dinilai menggunakan adaptasi Indonesia dari Prosocial Personality Battery (Penner, 2002), dan iri hati yang baik diukur dengan skala yang dikembangkan peneliti berdasarkan Lange dan Crusius (2015). Korelasi peringkat Spearman digunakan untuk analisis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya hubungan positif yang moderat namun signifikan secara statistik antara kepribadian prososial dan rasa iri yang baik (ρ = 0,177, p = 0,001). Rasa iri yang baik berhubungan positif dengan respons simpatik (ρ = 0,268), kepedulian empatik (ρ = 0,218), dan penalaran moral (ρ = 0,151), serta berhubungan negatif dengan tekanan pribadi (ρ = −0,146). Dengan menerapkan koreksi Bonferroni (α = 0,006), tidak ditemukan hubungan yang signifikan untuk pengambilan perspektif, orientasi terhadap orang lain, atau tanggung jawab sosial. Temuan awal ini menunjukkan bahwa rasa iri yang baik mungkin berhubungan dengan komponen afektif dan moral dari kepribadian prososial, dengan implikasi bagi psikologi positif dan pendidikan karakter dalam lingkungan kolektivis.

A Descriptive-Comparative Study of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), Social Media Use, and Viral Trend Participation Among Early Adults in Indonesia

Hani Wardah, Rully Afrita Harlianty — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The development of digital technology and social media has contributed to the emergence of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), a psychological phenomenon in which individuals feel left out of others’ social experiences. This study employed a descriptive-comparative cross-sectional survey design to examine FoMO among early adults in Indonesia. Data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms, involving 400 respondents aged 18–40 years. Accordingly, the sampling approach is convenience sampling, described as voluntary response sampling. The research instrument was a 15-item FoMO scale with high reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha α = .923). The results indicated that 71.5% of respondents reported high levels of FoMO among early adults in Indonesia. Significant differences in FoMO levels were found based on the types of viral trends followed and the number of social media platforms used, particularly among individuals using more than three platforms and engaging with trends such as concerts and merchandise collections. In contrast, no significant differences were observed across demographic variables, including gender, age group, employment status, or geographic location. These findings suggest that FoMO is widely experienced among early adults in Indonesia and is more closely associated with patterns of digital engagement than with demographic characteristics.

Psychological Impact and Coping Strategies of Dating Violence Among Late Adolescent Females in Surabaya: A Qualitative Study in an Urban Context

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dating violence among late adolescents has severe psychological consequences, yet research focusing on urban Indonesian contexts remains limited. This qualitative study explores the psychological impacts of dating violence and the coping strategies utilized by late adolescent females in Surabaya. Using a qualitative descriptive design within an interpretive paradigm, semi-structured interviews were conducted with three participants aged 19–20 years. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis. The findings reveal that early romantic expectations often mask the recognition of controlling behaviors, leading to normalization and escalation of violence. Participants reported profound psychological impacts, including anxiety, diminished self-esteem, and distrust. In navigating these impacts, coping strategies were heavily shaped by the urban social ecology of Surabaya; participants relied primarily on informal peer support and emotion-focused coping, while formal help-seeking and family disclosure were largely avoided due to fear of stigma and judgment. This study highlights the need for targeted, peer-led support programs, relationship education, and accessible, youth-friendly counseling services tailored to the urban adolescent context.

Abstrak: Kekerasan dalam pacaran pada masa remaja akhir memiliki konsekuensi psikologis yang parah, namun penelitian yang berfokus pada konteks perkotaan di Indonesia masih terbatas. Penelitian kualitatif ini mengeksplorasi dampak psikologis kekerasan dalam pacaran dan strategi koping yang digunakan oleh remaja perempuan tahap akhir di Surabaya. Menggunakan desain deskriptif kualitatif dalam paradigma interpretif, wawancara semi-terstruktur dilakukan terhadap tiga partisipan berusia 19–20 tahun. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis tematik Braun dan Clarke. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa ekspektasi romantis awal sering kali mengaburkan pengenalan terhadap perilaku mengontrol, yang berujung pada normalisasi dan eskalasi kekerasan. Partisipan melaporkan dampak psikologis yang mendalam, termasuk kecemasan, penurunan harga diri, dan krisis kepercayaan. Dalam mengatasi dampak tersebut, strategi koping sangat dibentuk oleh ekologi sosial perkotaan Surabaya; partisipan sangat bergantung pada dukungan teman sebaya (peer support) dan koping yang berfokus pada emosi, sementara pencarian bantuan formal dan keterbukaan pada keluarga dihindari karena takut akan stigma dan penghakiman. Penelitian ini menyoroti perlunya program dukungan berbasis teman sebaya, edukasi hubungan yang sehat, serta layanan konseling ramah remaja yang disesuaikan dengan konteks remaja perkotaan