Family Resilience Factors in Long-Distance Marriage Couples in Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

This study aims to identify and analyze factors influencing family

resilience in long-distance marriages (LDM) in Indonesia through a systematic

literature review approach. Family resilience in the context of LDM is essential

to maintaining family harmony and stability despite limited physical interaction.

This research method uses literature searches from various academic databases

using publish or perish software with a publication period between 2019 and

2024. Inclusion criteria were determined to filter relevant articles focusing on

LDM in Indonesia and family resilience. The analysis was carried out by

classifying factors that influence family resilience and the causes of long-distance

marriages that they must do. The study results showed that several dominant

factors in increasing family resilience in LDM couples in Indonesia were

effective communication, social support from the extended family and

community, and higher levels of individual psychological well-being.

Communication through digital media allows couples to maintain emotional

closeness and overcome loneliness. Social support from extended family

provides the practical and emotional assistance that couples need, while

psychological well-being helps manage stress and increase individual resilience

to long-distance challenges. Conflict management also contributes to creating

family resilience. The dominant factors that cause long-distance marriages are

career, financial inability, and limited employment opportunities around origin.

This study concludes that communication factors, social support, and

psychological well-being influence family resilience in LDM in Indonesia. This

study suggests the need for community-based interventions and communication

training for LDM couples to improve family resilience.