PENERIMAAN HOUSEHUSBAND TERHADAP PERSEPSI NEGATIF MASYARAKAT

Abstract

ABSTRAK

Keharmonian rumah tangga merupakan matlamat utama bagi setiap pasangan yang menginginkan kebahagiaan dalam kehidupan berkeluarga. Secara tradisionalnya, suami bertanggungjawab sebagai pencari nafkah dalam keluarga manakala isteri menguruskan rumah tangga. Namun, dalam kehidupan moden berlaku perubahan fungsi dalam peranan suami isteri. Perubahan ini telah menimbulkan pelbagai implikasi sosial, terutamanya bagi suami yang berdepan dengan stigma negatif daripada masyarakat. Oleh hal yang demikian, kajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pendekatan daya tindak dan kesan emosi yang dialami oleh househusband akibat persepsi negatif masyarakat terhadap fungsinya. Pendekatan kualitatif dengan reka bentuk fenomenologi digunakan bagi meneroka pengalaman househusband berkaitan tekanan emosi dan pendekatan daya tindak yang digunakan. Data diperoleh melalui temu bual separa berstruktur bersama empat orang informan secara persampelan bertujuan, dan seterusnya dianalisis menggunakan kaedah analisis tematik. Hasil dapatan menunjukkan househusband  sering mengalami tekanan emosi akibat dilabel sebagai pemalas, tidak bertanggungjawab dan gagal menjalankan peranan sebagai suami. Walau bagaimanapun, mereka menyesuaikan diri melalui pelbagai cara seperti mengabaikan tohmahan, memberi tumpuan kepada kebahagiaan keluarga, serta menerima sokongan moral yang kukuh daripada isteri. Kajian ini mencadangkan agar kajian lanjutan dijalankan bagi menilai kesan psikologi terhadap golongan isteri yang memiliki pasangan househusband.

ABSTRACT

Household harmony is the primary goal for every couple seeking happiness in family life. Traditionally, the husband is responsible as the breadwinner, while the wife manages the household. However, in modern life, there has been a shift in the roles of husbands and wives. This change has led to various social implications, particularly for husbands who face negative stigma from society. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the coping approaches and emotional effects experienced by househusbands as a result of society’s negative perceptions of their role. A qualitative approach with a phenomenological design was employed to explore the experiences of househusbands concerning emotional stress and coping strategies. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with four informants using purposive sampling and were subsequently analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that househusbands often experience emotional stress due to being labeled as lazy, irresponsible, and failing to fulfill their role as a husband. Nevertheless, they adapt through various means, such as ignoring criticism, focusing on family happiness, and receiving strong moral support from their wives. This study recommends further research to evaluate the psychological impact on wives who have househusbands as their partners.