Proceedings of the 2nd ICHEST 2025 International Conference on Health, Education, Social-Economic, Science, and Technology Makassar, Indonesia | Universitas Megarezky ISSN: XXXX-XXXX | 20–21 January 2025, Vol. 1 | Februari 2025
EXPLORING FACTORS INFLUENCING SCHOOL READINESS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Atiul Impartina1* , Harsono Salimo2 , Isna Qadrijati3 , Sri Mulyani4
1 Doctoral Program of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, 57126, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia 1Departement of Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan, 62218, East Java, Indonesia
2Masters Program in Public Health, Graduate School, Universitas Sebelas Maret, 57126 Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
3Department of Occupational and Health Safety, School of Vocation, Universitas Sebelas Maret, 57126 Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
4Department of Nursing Anesthesia, School of Vocation, Universitas Sebelas Maret, 57126 Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
ABSTRACT
School readiness is critical in supporting children’s educational development. Language, physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional readiness, alongside parental and teacher support, significantly influence this transition. This study aims to identify the factors affecting children’s readiness to enter primary school and the challenges encountered. This qualitative study employed in-depth interviews involving nine parents and teachers in two kindergartens in Lamongan Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Thematic analysis was conducted using coding techniques to identify significant categories. Five main themes were identified: (1) language readiness, (2) physical readiness, (3) cognitive readiness, (4) socio-emotional readiness, and (5) the role of teachers and parents. Key challenges included insufficient language stimulation at home, limited collaboration between parents and schools, and disparities in parenting practices. This study highlights the importance of collaboration between teachers and parents in preparing children for primary education. Interventions focused on cognitive stimulation, socio-emotional strengthening, and inclusive learning environments should be optimized.
Keywords: Child; preschool; school readiness; education; primary; qualitative research
Corresponding author: Atiul Impartina, email: atiul.impartina@umla.ac.id