The effectiveness of DITINDAK training to increase mothers involvement in child-rearing early childhood

Abstract

Background: DITINDAK training is an abbreviation in Indonesian of the word mendidik tidak mendadak (meaning that parenting requires a process, so it is not done immediately). Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of DITINDAK training in increasing mother involvement in early childhood education. Method: The method in this study was a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group design, consisting of mothers of young children that received training. The data collection method used a Likert scale model based on the Barge and Loges aspects of maternal involvement, consisting of 30 stand items with a reliability value of .846. Data analysis was performed using paired sample t-test bootstrap through the SPSS 26 application. Findings: Based on the paired sample t-test on working mothers it is concluded that there is no change or difference between pretest and posttest in working mothers, t(12)= -0.096, p = .925 (p > .05). Meanwhile, the paired sample t-test on housewives resulting in a statistically significant change or difference between pretest and posttest, t(19)= 3.417, p = .002 (p < .01). The study therefore concludes that the DITINDAK training is effective in increasing the involvement of housewives in early childhood education. Implication: The result of this study is expected to improved child development, enhanced maternal well-being, strengthened family relationships, and policy recommendations for DITINDAK training program which found to be effective in increasing mothers' involvement in early childhood child-rearing.