摘要:Abstract This study examined the husbands’ perspective about family planning counseling in Purbalingga District. Target of this study were 30 husbands who experienced gender role shifting. Data obtained through interview and focus group discussions. Results of this research were: first, they initially had experience of gender role conflict; second, they never involved in family planning counseling whereas they need information about family harmony, reproductive health, child development and other related issues. Keywords: family planning counseling, gender role shift, gender role conflict