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Middle school adolescents often face various pressures that can trigger violent behavior. Effective coping mechanisms are very important in helping adolescents overcome these pressures. This study aims to determine the relationship between coping mechanisms and violent behavior in adolescents at SMAN 10 Semarang. This study aims to identify the relationship between coping mechanisms and violent behavior in adolescents at SMAN 10 Semarang. This study uses a descriptive correlational research design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample was taken using a purposive sampling technique, with a total of 196 students as respondents. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire that had been tested for validity. Data analysis was carried out using the Chi-Square statistical test. The results of the analysis showed a significant relationship between coping mechanisms and violent behavior in adolescents, with a p value <0.05, indicating that maladaptive coping mechanisms are related to increased violent behavior. It can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between coping mechanisms and violent behavior in adolescents at SMAN 10 Semarang, indicating the importance of developing adaptive coping mechanisms in efforts to prevent violent behavior.

Reproductive health education for adolescents to prevent risky sexual behavior that has a negative impact on physical and mental health. Adolescence is full of changes that make them vulnerable to misinformation about sexuality. In Indonesia, although reproductive health cases are high, education based on scientific knowledge is still lacking. Therefore, comprehensive education is needed through attractive counseling methods such as animated videos and questionnaires to measure adolescents' understanding. This study used a quantitative research approach. The research design used in this study was a pre-test and post-test approach. Data collection was done in a questionnaire. The number of respondents was 85 with purposive sampling technique. The data obtained was processed statistically using the slovin formula. Based on the results of the analysis, it was found that of the 85 respondents, most had age characteristics of adolescents aged 16-19 years as much as 100%. Gender characteristics in this study were male as many as (42.3%) respondents and female as many as (57.6%) respondents, with the characteristics of most of the highest data being in class XII-1 (35.2%) and the lowest data was class X-1 (30.5%). The results also showed the effect of good attitude before education (88.2%) and (97.6%) good attitude after education and good behavior before education (88.2%), (97.6%) good behavior after education. There is an effect of reproductive health education with attitudes and sexual behavior of adolescents (p value <0.05)

Adolescents are an age group that is vulnerable to various health problems, including a lack of understanding about reproductive health and the dangers of narcotics (narcotics, psychotropics, and addictive substances). Lack of education in these two aspects can lead to risky behavior, such as premarital sex, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and drug abuse which have negative impacts on physical, mental, and social health. This community service activity aims to provide education about reproductive health and the dangers of drugs to adolescents in RW 01 Sukaraja Village, Bogor Regency as a preventive measure in building awareness and healthy living behavior in adolescents. The method used in this program is an educational approach through interactive discussions, and counseling based on visual and digital media delivered to adolescent groups in schools and communities. Evaluation was carried out by comparing the level of understanding of participants before and after the activity through pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in participants' understanding of the importance of maintaining reproductive health and avoiding drug abuse. In addition, participants showed high enthusiasm in the discussion and expressed readiness to apply the knowledge gained in everyday life. In conclusion, education on reproductive health and the dangers of narcotics is very important in forming healthy mindsets and behaviors among adolescents, especially adolescents in RW 01 Sukaraja Village, Bogor Regency. The sustainability of this education program needs to be supported by synergy between educators, health workers, parents, and the community so that the information provided can continue to be updated and implemented effectively

Background: During adolescence, a number of changes occur such as sexual, physical, psychological, and social changes that all appear at the same time. One of the health problems that are often faced by young adults is reproductive health problems because during adolescence, puberty will occur, a period of rapid maturation of sexual organs that will affect decision making, sexual behavior and reproductive health so that adolescents will be motivated to explore sexual experiences which if carried out without direction can result in adolescents engaging in sexual activities that can trigger Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Objective: To assess the extent to which counseling for adolescents can have a positive impact in increasing adolescent knowledge about STIs and whether the program is effective in improving understanding and quality of life for adolescents. Community Service Results: There was an increase in subject knowledge before being given health counseling about Sexually Transmitted Infections which was not good with an average score of 75 while subject knowledge after being given health counseling through leaflets and animated videos with a score of 100.

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the ten diseases that most frequently causes death worldwide. This disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and lasts a long time. Indonesia ranks third in the world in terms of the number of people suffering from tuberculosis, behind India, China and India. In East Nusa Tenggara, the most cases of tuberculosis are found in Kupang City, and Oesapa Village is one of the places where cases are still quite high. With so many TB cases still occurring, public knowledge about the symptoms, transmission and treatment of the disease is still lacking. It is hoped that empowering teenagers as health drivers will increase public awareness, especially teenagers, about prevention, symptom monitoring, and discovery and treatment of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis education can help teenagers understand the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy lifestyle to reduce TB transmission (1). This community service activity aims to increase youth knowledge and attitudes about pulmonary TB through comprehensive counseling, structured information, and youth empowerment. They also monitor communities for TB symptoms, especially children(2) The results of the activity show that the level of understanding among teenagers about TB disease has increased from 35 percent to 85 percent. There were no TB symptoms at the monitoring stage in the community, especially teenagers, and everyone was in good health. It is hoped that peer cadres (adolescents) can adopt a clean and healthy lifestyle and become pioneers in monitoring the symptoms of tuberculosis in the community to make it easier to find, handle and treat. Peer cadres can transfer information about pulmonary TB to the community, especially teenagers, by implementing Clean and Healthy Living Behavior

Adolescence is a transition period from child to adult. Problems that often arise as a result of physical changes, emotional changes and social changes in adolescents are free sexual behavior, early pregnancy, and contracting sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. Early pregnancy can have a detrimental impact, especially on young women, both physically, psychologically and socially. Physically, a teenage mother faces a higher risk of eclampsia, puerperal endometritis, and systemic infections than women aged 20 to 24 years, and babies of teenage mothers face a higher risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and severe neonatal conditions. Objective: to determine the knowledge and attitudes of young women regarding early pregnancy. This type of research is a case study using descriptive research with a sample size of 5 people. Results: characteristics of respondents aged 14-19 years. With an average education level of middle school and high school. Most of the knowledge of young women who do not understand about early pregnancy is 80% and those who already understand it is 20%. Conclusion: knowing the knowledge and attitudes of young women regarding early pregnancy where the majority of young women have insufficient knowledge and unsupportive attitudes.

This study explores systematic desensitization therapy in addressing specific phobias among adolescents, particularly arachnophobia, ophidiophobia, and katsaridaphobia. The research aims to explore the subjective experiences of adolescents undergoing systematic desensitization for specific phobias, focusing on perception and emotional changes. A qualitative phenomenological method was employed to delve into the subjective experiences of adolescents with specific phobias. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis, and analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), with validity ensured through triangulation and member checking. Findings indicate that adolescents experienced significant anxiety reduction and decreased avoidance behaviors, thanks to therapist support and the application of relaxation techniques. This study highlights the importance of understanding individual experiences to enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Thus, systematic desensitization, combined with supportive therapeutic practices, proves to improve the quality of life for adolescents struggling with specific phobias. These findings not only enrich academic literature but also aid practitioners in designing interventions that are more responsive to patient needs.

Adolescence is a transition period from childhood to adulthood marked by rapid physical, psychological, and social changes. One important aspect in adolescent development is mental health, which plays a role in forming healthy, resilient, and productive individuals. However, awareness of mental health among adolescents is still relatively low, as found in observations at MAN 2 Surakarta. Increasing awareness of mental health problems and support from family, friends, and the wider community is needed to create a healthy and productive young generation. From the author's observations at MAN 2 Surakarta, it was found that some students were not yet familiar with the concept of mental health, so this community service activity was carried out. Therefore, this community service activity was carried out to increase student awareness of the importance of mental health, provide education, and develop stress management skills. This activity involves delivering materials, discussions, and practicing relaxation techniques such as the butterfly hug. The purpose of this activity is to increase awareness of the importance of mental health, provide education about mental health, and also develop stress management skills. So that students are expected to be able to live a healthier and stronger life both mentally and emotionally. It is also hoped that students can become mentally strong individuals who also have positive behavior for themselves and their surroundings. The results of the activity showed an increase in students' understanding of mental health, with positive and enthusiastic responses from participants.

Adolescence is a crucial stage in individual development, where high school students often face emotional challenges that arise due to physical, psychological and social changes. Unfortunately, many teenagers do not have adequate emotional regulation skills, so they are vulnerable to experiencing difficulties in managing stress, resolving conflicts, or making wise decisions. This limited understanding of emotional regulation can have an impact on mental well-being, triggering impulsive behavior, low motivation to learn, and disruption in interpersonal relationships. Through outreach educational programs, high school students can be given practical knowledge and skills to strengthen emotional regulation abilities. This program is designed to help students recognize their emotions, develop more adaptive management strategies, and improve their ability to deal with everyday stress. With an interactive approach and in line with students' needs, this program is expected to be able to improve emotional well-being while helping students manage their emotions effectively.

Background: Teenage pregnancy remains a significant public health concern due to its potential risks to both mother and child, including health complications, social challenges, and educational disruption. One of the factors influencing teenage pregnancy is parental patterns, which include parenting styles, communication, supervision, and emotional support. Studies have shown that adolescents from families with authoritarian or neglectful parenting are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, increasing the risk of early pregnancy. Understanding the relationship between parental patterns and teenage pregnancy can help develop targeted interventions to prevent adolescent pregnancies. Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between parental patterns and the incidence of teenage pregnancy. Methods: A quantitative analytical study with a cross-sectional design was conducted. The sample consisted of 30 teenage mothers selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected through structured questionnaires assessing parental patterns, including communication, supervision, and emotional support, as well as information about pregnancy incidence. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test to determine the statistical relationship between parental patterns and teenage pregnancy incidence. Results: The study found that 30 respondents (100%) reported experiencing parental patterns that influenced their behavior. Among them, teenagers from families with supportive and communicative parenting had a lower risk of teenage pregnancy. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed a significant relationship between parental patterns and the incidence of teenage pregnancy (p = 0.000), indicating that parental guidance and involvement play a critical role in preventing early pregnancy. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between parental patterns and the incidence of teenage pregnancy. Supportive and communicative parental patterns reduce the likelihood of teenage pregnancy, while neglectful or authoritarian patterns increase the risk. These findings highlight the importance of parental involvement, education, and guidance in adolescent reproductive health.

Bullying has become one of the most concerning social issues, particularly among children and adolescents. This community service activity in the form of anti-bullying psychoeducation aimed to enhance students' understanding of bullying, its impacts on both victims and perpetrators, and the importance of committing to preventing bullying behavior. The results of the activity demonstrated that psychoeducation successfully increased students' awareness of the importance of anti-bullying behavior, encouraged the development of empathy, and fostered positive attitude changes towards others. Active participation of students throughout the entire series of activities served as an indicator of the program's success. In conclusion, psychoeducation has proven to be an effective method for instilling anti-bullying values in students. This program had a positive impact by fostering a healthier school culture and supporting the development of students' character.

In initial observations at SMP Negeri 20 Surakarta, various emotional and behavioral problems were found among students, including self-injurious behavior due to emotional stress, such as friendship conflicts and social pressure. This phenomenon highlights the importance of psychosocial interventions to increase awareness of mental health among adolescents. Adolescence, as a critical period of biological, psychological and social development, is vulnerable to internal and external conflicts that can affect mental well-being. Data shows that the prevalence of emotional mental disorders in adolescents is increasing, with risk factors including academic pressure, poor interpersonal relationships, and lack of mental health awareness and support. To overcome this, community service activities in the form of mental health psychoeducation were carried out at SMP Negeri 20 Surakarta. This activity includes training in managing emotions, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and increasing student awareness about the importance of mental health. Results show increased student understanding and awareness, as well as positive impacts on psychological well-being, social skills, and academic achievement. It is hoped that this program will be the first step in supporting adolescent mental health and reducing the risk of psychological disorders in the future.

Adolescence is an important period for reproductive health because it is a period of behavioral formation, where at this time, teenagers begin to try new or challenging things, including in health behavior, one of which is free sex behavior. This free lifestyle behavior is greatly influenced by a correct understanding of adolescent reproductive health. The impact that can occur due to free sex behavior is early pregnancy or Unwanted Pregnancy. Adolescent pregnancy is one of the health problems that requires serious attention so that efforts are needed to increase awareness of reproductive health for all teenagers. The purpose of this community service is to increase the knowledge of teenagers at MAN Seram Bagian Barat about reproductive health and increase adolescent awareness in preventing early pregnancy. The method used is to provide education to teenagers at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Seram Bagian Barat. Teenagers are very enthusiastic about this activity by asking various questions and the active discussion makes teenagers more enthusiastic. The final result is that 26 teenagers have good knowledge after being given education, from previously only 11 teenagers. The conclusion is that teenagers understand how to prevent early pregnancy in teenagers at MAN Seram Bagian Barat. It is hoped that good knowledge will prevent teenagers from engaging in free sex behavior that can result in pregnancy at a young age.

A healthy lifestyle is an important issue that needs to be instilled early in life, especially during adolescence. Adolescents living in hinterland areas often face greater challenges in accessing adequate health information and facilities. Therefore, efforts to promote healthy lifestyles among adolescents, especially in hinterland areas, are very important to prevent health problems and improve quality of life. One potentially effective approach to improve the motivation and healthy lifestyle behavior of adolescents in hinterland areas is the Peer Empowerment program. This program utilizes the strong influence of peers in motivating and encouraging positive behavior change among adolescents. This research will use the research and development (R&D) method with an experimental approach. The results of this study are useful for providing recommendations for effective health promotion methods for healthy lifestyle changes in adolescents.

This research examines the effectiveness of mentoring through writing letters to oneself in changing the mindset and premarital sexual behavior of adolescents. The subjects consisted of 60 students from two public universities in Bukittinggi. The research employed a quantitative method, specifically an experiment with a one-group pretest-posttest design. Adolescents wrote letters containing plans and commitments related to healthy sexual behavior. Data were collected through pretest and posttest questionnaires using a premarital sexual behavior scale. Paired Samples T-Test analysis results showed a significant difference between the mindset and premarital sexual behavior scores before and after the intervention (t = 14.061, df = 28, p < .001). These findings indicate that mentoring through writing letters to oneself is effective in changing the mindset and premarital sexual behavior of adolescents.

Adolescent identity is formed through complex interactions between various factors, in which school plays a crucial role. Schools not only serve as places of academic learning, but also as social arenas where adolescents develop interpersonal skills, values, and behavior.  Factors such as relationships with peers, support from teachers, participation in extracurricular activities, and curriculum implementation all contribute to the identity formation process. This article highlights how a positive and supportive school environment can help teenagers discover their identity, build self-confidence, and develop their potential optimally. By understanding this role, it is hoped that a holistic and inclusive educational ecosystem can be created, which supports the development of adolescents towards a healthy and constructive direction. Context has been identified as an important factor in adolescent identity formation. Education plays a very important role in shaping an individual's ethics, responsibility and intelligence. An effective educational process is expected to develop students' attitudes, knowledge and skills so that they can adapt optimally to their social environment. In this context, social interactions in the school environment, especially with peers, teachers and school staff, greatly influence the formation of adolescents' self-identity. This identity formation involves a dynamic interaction between internal and external factors, where the school environment plays a significant role in shaping teenagers' thought patterns, values, attitudes and behavior. Peers serve as social references that influence adolescents' self-confidence and self-esteem, while relationships with teachers provide emotional guidance and character formation. Apart from that, social media also influences the way teenagers present themselves in the digital world. The formation of a healthy self-identity in adolescents is very dependent on an inclusive, supportive environment, as well as cooperation between schools and parents. Therefore, it is important to understand the role of social interactions in the school environment as a factor that supports the development of a positive identity in adolescents and prepares them to face life challenges in the future.

The “Adu Sitomas” counseling held at MA Darussalam Jombang aims to improve students' knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral practices related to stunting. Stunting is a serious health problem that affects the physical growth and cognitive development of children. Through this program, students are provided with relevant information on the causes, impacts, and ways to prevent stunting. The results showed a significant increase in students' understanding, with the level of knowledge increasing from 60% to 90% after the counseling. Positive attitudes towards the issue of stunting also increased from 40% to 75%, while the practice of related behaviors increased from 70% to 90%. Student engagement in discussions reached 90%, reflecting their enthusiasm to learn more. These findings emphasize the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and public health programs in stunting prevention efforts, as well as the potential of students as agents of change in supporting the health of future generations.

Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood, where individuals begin to question the phenomena that occur around them to form self-worth. One of the phenomena that is developing among adolescents is the hedonistic lifestyle, which is increasingly influenced by advances in technology and social media. In this lifestyle, the search for instant pleasure becomes the main goal, which often encourages adolescents to pursue pleasure without considering the long-term impacts. Social media, which displays a glamorous lifestyle and unrealistic standards of pleasure, plays a major role in influencing adolescents' consumer behavior and desire to follow certain trends. This phenomenon is influenced by social factors, family environment, and technological advances, which create behavioral patterns that are more oriented towards instant pleasure. The impacts are seen in social, mental, and educational aspects, such as reduced deep emotional relationships between adolescents, mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, and decreased motivation to learn that can interfere with their academic development. However, a hedonistic lifestyle can also encourage creativity and the development of social skills. This study aims to explore more deeply the causal factors, impacts, and challenges that arise due to changes in the hedonistic lifestyle among adolescents, as well as efforts to overcome its negative impacts through character education and the formation of a supportive social environment.

Background: Smoking is a habit that is difficult to stop. The smoking habit has been found in various age groups ranging from adults to children. Jambi Province ranks 16th in the category of smoking habits in the age group of more than 10 years. This is a factor due to the lack of delivery of education using interesting and innovative media to teenagers. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of picture book media interventions for adolescent children, especially at SMPN 18 Jambi City. Method: The type of research used is Quasi Experimental using a one group pre-test post-test design with a sample size of 30 people. The technique used in sampling is probability sampling where samples are taken randomly to ensure that the entire population has the same opportunity to become a sample. Samples were taken using a simple random sampling technique and the data will be analyzed using the paired sample t-test statistical test. Results: There was an effect of picture book media intervention on the knowledge and attitudes of students at SMPN 18 Jambi City, a value was obtained (p=0.000 <0.005) for each variable. It can be concluded that picture book media is effective as an intervention tool in increasing knowledge and changing attitudes among students at SMPN 18 Jambi City. Conclusion: Picture book media has an influence on the knowledge and attitudes of students at SMPN 18 Jambi City.

Adolescence is a phase that is prone to experiencing FoMO behavior. FoMO experienced by adolescence has the potential to cause feelings of loss, stress, and feeling distant if they do not know about important events of other individuals or groups. The FoMO experienced by adolescence indicates that their motivational factors are not developed optimally. The motivational factor referred to is self-esteem. Someone who has high self-esteem in general will be more able to be positive in making an assessment of himself.. This research aims to find out the relationship between self-esteem and FoMO in adolescent social media users at SMA N 1 Muntilan, Magelang Regency. The population in this study is 1056 students of SMA N 1 Muntilan. From this population, the research sample was taken using the proportionate stratified random sampling technique of 286 students based on the Isaac and Michael table formula. Data collection was carried out using a modification of the Fear of Missing Out Scale (FoMOS) and the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale. The data was tested with product moment pearson through the SPSS 25 for windows program. The research results show that there is a significant negative relationship that is in the very weak category between self-esteem and FoMO in social media users at SMA Negeri 1 Muntilan. This means that even though adolescence have good self-esteem, it is not enough to prevent them from FoMO.