Relasi Romantis pada Wanita yang Mengalami Fatherless: Narrative Review
Abstract
Abstract. The phenomenon of fatherlessness or the absence of a father is increasingly experienced by women in various countries and has been shown to influence the quality of romantic relationships. This article aims to narratively explore the factors that play a role in shaping the dynamics of romantic relationships among women with fatherless experiences, as well as to examine the resulting impacts. The research method used is a narrative review of 10 articles that met the inclusion criteria, obtained from online databases (2015–2025). The results of the review indicate that internal factors such as the loss of a sense of security, insecure attachment patterns (anxious and avoidant), and emotional instability play an important role in shaping relationship vulnerability. On the other hand, external factors such as parenting patterns, family conditions, and the social environment influence romantic relationships. This condition can lead to a tendency to become trapped in unhealthy relationships, such as toxic relationships, as well as the search for a father figure in a partner, which often ends in emotional dependence. However, some women are able to develop adaptive mechanisms in the form of independence, resilience, and motivation to build more harmonious relationships and families. Thus, fatherlessness not only affects emotional aspects but also influences patterns of romantic relationships, making psychological and social support necessary to help individuals form healthier and more stable relationships. Abstrak. Fenomena fatherless atau ketidakhadiran ayah semakin banyak dialami perempuan di berbagai negara dan terbukti memengaruhi kualitas relasi romantis. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi secara naratif faktor-faktor yang berperan dalam pembentukan dinamika hubungan romantis perempuan dengan pengalaman fatherless, serta menelaah dampak yang muncul. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah narrative review terhadap 10 artikel yang sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi, dari database online (2015–2025). Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa faktor internal seperti kehilangan rasa aman, pola kelekatan tidak aman (anxious dan avoidant), serta ketidakstabilan emosi berperan penting dalam membentuk kerentanan hubungan. Di sisi lain, faktor eksternal seperti pola asuh, kondisi keluarga, dan lingkungan sosial mempengaruhi hubungan romantis. Kondisi ini dapat menimbulkan kecenderungan terjebak dalam relasi tidak sehat, seperti toxic relationship, maupun pencarian figur ayah pada pasangan yang sering kali berujung pada ketergantungan emosional. Namun, sebagian perempuan mampu mengembangkan mekanisme adaptif berupa kemandirian, resiliensi, serta motivasi untuk membangun hubungan dan keluarga yang lebih harmonis. Dengan demikian, fatherlessness tidak hanya berdampak pada aspek emosional, tetapi juga berpengaruh terhadap pola relasi romantis, sehingga diperlukan dukungan psikologis dan sosial untuk membantu individu membentuk hubungan yang lebih sehat dan stabil.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
Family Dynamics and Relationships
Marriage and Sexual Relationships
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Bandung Conference Series Psychology Science
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 767–776
- Publication date
- 5 February 2026
- Language
- EN