Measuring Family Harmony of the Low-Socioeconomic Status Family: A Scoping Review

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https://doi.org/10.47679/jopp.7411232025

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Family Harmony, Low Socioeconomic Status, Measurement Indicators, Social Intervention, Family Systems Theory

Abstract

Family harmony is a critical component of individual and societal well-being, yet families with low socioeconomic status (SES) often face structural challenges—such as financial hardship, limited access to education and healthcare, and chronic psychosocial stress—that disrupt relational stability. This scoping review aims to synthesize existing research on how family harmony is conceptualized and measured in low-SES contexts. Using the PRISMA framework, twenty peer-reviewed articles published between 2019 and 2024 were selected from four major academic databases. The review identifies four key indicators commonly used to assess family harmony in low-SES households: health, family dynamics, education, and communication. Despite the presence of these indicators, the findings highlight a lack of standardized and context-sensitive measurement instruments that reflect the lived realities of economically disadvantaged families. This review contributes to theoretical development by reinforcing the relevance of systems-based frameworks in understanding how external socioeconomic stressors influence internal family functioning. Practically, the findings offer guidance for developing culturally grounded assessment tools and designing targeted social interventions such as parenting education, economic empowerment programs, and digital platforms to strengthen family cohesion in vulnerable communities.

Author Biographies

Astalia Rezky, Magister Psikologi, Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Diponegoro

Astalia Rezky has completed her study program with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Soegijapranata Catholic University. She is currently pursuing further education as a master's student in the Psychology study program at Diponegoro University with a main interest related to mental health.

Dewi Marianty, Magister Psikologi, Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Diponegoro

Dewi Marianty has completed her study program with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Nusa Cendana University Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. She is currently pursuing further education as a master's student in the Psychology study program at Diponegoro University with a main interest related to mental health.

Nailul Fauziah, Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Diponegoro

Nailul Fauziah is a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia. She holds a doctoral degree in Psychology from Universitas Airlangga and has a strong academic and professional background in family psychology, autism interventions, and psychological assessment. Dr. Fauziah is widely recognized for her research on family harmony and rhythm therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and she actively contributes to academic and community development programs. She has published extensively in national and international journals and remains committed to advancing psychology.

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2025-09-09

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Rezky, A., Marianty, D., & Fauziah, N. (2025). Measuring Family Harmony of the Low-Socioeconomic Status Family: A Scoping Review. Journal of Psychological Perspective, 7(4), 267–278. https://doi.org/10.47679/jopp.7411232025

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