URBANIZATION AND FULFILLMENT OF THE RIGHTS OF ABANDONED FAMILIES IN KREYO VILLAGE, RANDUDONGKAL DISTRICT, PEMALANG REGENCY

Abstract

Urbanization in Kreyo Village, Randudongkal District, Pemalang Regency, poses significant problems for abandoned families, especially related to the fulfillment of basic material and immaterial rights. These issues include limited access to income, education, health, as well as a lack of emotional attention and moral coaching.This study aims to analyze the influence of urbanization on the fulfillment of the rights of abandoned families, identify the driving factors for urbanization, and understand the perception of families towards their living conditions. Using a qualitative approach with phenomenological methods,
data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The validity of the data was tested by triangulation techniques, and the data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman models.The results of the study show some key findings. 1) Factors driving urbanization: Urbanization
is triggered by limited employment in villages, expectations for improving the quality of life in cities, and support from social networks such as relatives or friends who have migrated in the past. 2) The effect of urbanization on the fulfillment of family rights: Urbanization significantly increases the fulfillment of
the economic and educational rights of families left behind through remittances. However, the right to affection and emotional needs still require strong communication adaptation so that family relationships remain harmonious. 3) Perception of the family left behind: Families generally have a positive perception of the improvement in their quality of life after family members migrate, although they also experience changes in roles and responsibilities in the family structure. The study provides important insights into the impact of urbanization and emphasizes the importance of support for affected families, which is expected to be the basis for more inclusive and community-oriented policymaking