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Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood characterized by accelerated physical, mental, emotional, and social development. At the education level, adolescents will find many new things in their lives. Bullying behavior carried out verbally, which generally attacks in the form of psychological (psychological/mental), is often carried out by students. The impact of bullying victims experiences a variety of disorders including low psychological well-being. Anxiety is one of the symptoms resulting from bullying. Expressive writing therapy is methods to express emotional feelings with the aim of reducing stress experienced. This case study aims to describe the application of expressive writing therapy to reduce anxiety levels in adolescent victims of bullying in high school n 14 Semarang. The research method used descriptive using a case study method. There were 2 subjects according to the inclusion criteria. The instrument used the Depression Axiety Stress Scale (DASS) questionnaire sheet. The results of subject I experiencing a decrease in anxiety levels from 19 (severe) to 14 (moderate). Subject II experienced a decrease in anxiety levels from 16 (severe) to 12 (moderate). The study concluded that expressive writing therapy is proven to reduce anxiety levels..

The phenomenon of bullying in teenagers is a problem that disrupts growth both cognitively, mentally and psychologically. This must be taken seriously considering the impact and risks for teenagers which are very detrimental to both teenagers as victims and as perpetrators and their influence on the civilization of social life. So we need action that can prevent this bullying. Therefore, this research study provides bullying education for teenagers based on the reflection of James 4:11. The method for writing this study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a literature review method, and collects data through books, journal articles and internet websites as a basis for writing and drawing conclusions. The results of this study are that parents, teachers and other community members can take steps through collaboration that can create a safe and supportive environment for all young people, especially teenagers who need assistance in undergoing their development phase. Appropriate actions in supporting teenagers so that they can recognize God, in imitating God's attitude and character, and His direction, and grow in the good and right way in God's hands so that inappropriate and good behavior, attitudes and character are carried out Adolescence can be reduced by forming an awareness of viewing others as social creatures whose existence is respected and valued.

The objective of this research is to find out whether character education in the "English for Nusantara" textbook for seventh-grade students is in accordance with the current curriculum. This research analyzed character education contained in the reading and conversational texts of the textbook. The research methodology used a descriptive qualitative approach and content analysis technique. The characters found in the textbook were classified into six dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile. The results showed that the six dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile were found. The dimension of having faith, fear of God Almighty, having a noble character 33.2%, global diversity 12.9%, mutual cooperation 16.7%, independent 20.4%, critical reasoning 7.5%, and creative 9.3%. In the six dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile, which have 20 elements, only 19 were found, while one element that was not found was intercultural communication and interaction. The characters in this book are mostly integrated implicitly. The primary focus dimension of the “English for the Nusantara” textbook was having faith, fear of God Almighty, and having noble character. In addition, the main focus element in this textbook was the manner towards others. Based on the classification of character education stated by Prismarani (2014), this textbook scored 95% and was classified as ‘very high’ quality.

Adolescents face various social and clinical issues, including risky sexual behavior, unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, and other maladaptive behaviors. These problems often arise due to a lack of understanding of Islamic teachings. This study aimed to examine the relationship between Islamic knowledge and adolescent character in Lombok. A descriptive-analytic study with a cross-sectional design was conducted involving 50 adolescents selected through random sampling. Data on Islamic knowledge (independent variable) and adolescent character (dependent variable) were collected and categorized as good, fair, or poor. Data analysis included univariate descriptions of sociodemographic characteristics and bivariate analysis using the Chi-square test with a significance level of p < 0.05. The results indicated a significant relationship between Islamic knowledge and adolescent character (p = 0.000). Adolescents with good Islamic knowledge predominantly exhibited positive character traits, while those with poor knowledge were more likely to display negative behaviors. The findings highlight the importance of Islamic education in shaping moral values, ethical behavior, and social responsibility among adolescents. Integrating Islamic education within family, school, and community settings can strengthen character development, provide moral guidance, and equip adolescents to navigate modern societal challenges, including technology and social media exposure. This study underscores the critical role of Islamic education as both a source of religious knowledge and a foundation for fostering responsible, ethical, and socially competent adolescents.

This study explores the influence of parenting patterns on the development of adolescent social relations. Adolescence is a critical period for social development, where interactions with peers and adults significantly shape social skills and behaviors. The research aims to identify which parenting styles—authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, or uninvolved—most effectively promote positive social relationships among adolescents. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected through surveys, interviews, and observations of adolescents and their parents. The findings indicate that authoritative parenting, characterized by high responsiveness and demandingness, is most conducive to fostering healthy social relationships. Adolescents raised in authoritative households exhibit higher levels of social competence, better conflict resolution skills, and greater empathy compared to those from authoritarian, permissive, or uninvolved backgrounds. The study underscores the importance of adopting parenting practices that balance support and discipline to optimize adolescents' social development.

This research analyzes the themes and narratives in the Korean film "Jenny Juno". Qualitative analysis methods were used to identify and explore the depth of themes expressed in the movie's narrative. The results highlighted major themes such as adolescent growth, friendship, teenage love, and responsibility. The movie tells the story of two teenagers who are still in school who experience problems beyond the limits, where the two teenagers must be responsible for their actions. This will make teenagers more careful in their relationships. Many parents do not agree with events like this, so parents should pay more attention to their children and teach about sexual education to their teenagers. The complex narrative and complex characters in the film were also explored to understand how these themes manifested in the story. The findings provide insight into how the film responds to and reflects relevant social and psychological issues in the Korean cultural context.

Cyberbullying is bullying using digital technology. This can happen on social media, chat platforms, gaming platforms, and mobile phones. Meanwhile, according to Think Before Text, cyberbullying is aggressive and purposeful behavior carried out by a group or individual, using electronic media, repeatedly from time to time, against someone who is deemed not to easily resist this action. So, there is a difference in power between the perpetrator and the victim. The difference in strength in this case refers to a perception of physical and mental capacity. The nature of the research used is normative legal research and the data collection method used in this research is secondary data obtained through library research, namely by conducting research on various literature such as books, laws, with the aim of to look for concepts, or understandings related to the problem of Cyber ​​Bullying Behavior Due to Social Media Which Affects Teenagers. The physical impact of cyberbullying is that teenagers experience headaches, stomach aches, sleep disorders, fatigue, back pain, loss of appetite and digestive problems. Psychologically and emotionally, teenagers feel fear, feelings of terror, anxiety, suffering, sadness, stress and symptoms of depression. School is related to teenagers being less motivated to go to school and a decrease in concentration levels or academic grades. Psychosocially, adolescents have feelings of isolation and loneliness, exclusion and even social rejection. That a personality who is dominant and enjoys violence tends to be temperamental, impulsive, and easily frustrated and often behaves aggressively in adults. Personality characteristics have a fairly high role in a person's tendency to become a perpetrator of cyberbullying. A person with high self-esteem will show himself to have power over others. This is what makes cyberbullying perpetrators show that they are someone who is powerful by bullying weak people.

This study aims to analyze the impact of hoax news on bullying behavior in SMP Nasrani 2 Medan. The proliferation of hoax news, facilitated by social media, has become a concerning issue affecting various aspects of society. Bullying, a prevalent problem among children and adolescents, manifests in various forms such as verbal, physical, and psychological abuse. Both phenomena have significant implications for individuals and communities, leading to distrust, conflict, and unhealthy societal values.Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research delves into the dynamics between hoax news and bullying behavior among students at SMP Nasrani 2 Medan. Data collection involves literature review and observation of student characteristics, facilitated by interviews with students, class teachers, and school principals. The analysis interprets the relationship between misinformation and bullying behavior, aiming to identify patterns and insights to understand their impact comprehensively. The findings underscore the intertwined nature of hoax news and bullying behavior. Hoax news spreads rapidly through social media, exacerbating tensions and conflicts among students. Fear, hatred, and prejudice triggered by misinformation can fuel bullying behaviors, perpetuating a cycle of intimidation and harassment. The study reveals the importance of addressing both phenomena holistically to create a safe and inclusive school environment. Strategies to mitigate the impact of hoax news on bullying include education and awareness campaigns, strengthening school policies, fostering collaboration with parents, and implementing disciplinary measures. Teachers play a crucial role in educating students about critical thinking and empathy, recognizing signs of bullying, and mediating conflicts. By adopting a proactive and collaborative approach, schools can effectively address the challenges posed by hoax news and bullying, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.

Character education at the junior high school level is becoming increasingly important in this era of globalization. This research aims to explore the influence of globalization on the development of adolescent character at the junior high school level and to identify character values relevant to the demands of globalization. The research method used is a qualitative approach through literature review with descriptive analysis techniques. The findings of the research indicate that globalization has a significant impact on the development of adolescent character at the junior high school level, particularly in how adolescents express themselves, their mindset, and the values they adhere to. In this context, it is important to teach character values such as tolerance, diversity, cooperation, and critical thinking, which are relevant to the demands of globalization. Effective strategies for integrating character education into the junior high school curriculum include developing a curriculum based on character values, teacher training, and active involvement of parents and the community. Thus, character education at the junior high school level can become relevant to the demands of globalization and help adolescents build strong and adaptive characters.

This research is motivated by the decline in the value of social care character among adolescents as evidenced by the many cases of juvenile delinquency, namely lack of association, lack of caring, bullying, fighting and lack of sense of help in SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung. The existence of this background requires efforts and attention from social studies teachers in shaping social care attitudes in students. The research focus is: 1) How is the formation of social care character values through social studies learning of VIII grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung, 2) What are the supporting and inhibiting factors in the formation of social care character values through social studies learning of VIII grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung, 3) How is the impact of the formation of social care character values through social studies learning of VIII grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung. The objectives of this study are 1) To explain the formation of social care character values through social studies learning of grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung, 2) To find out the supporting and inhibiting factors in the formation of social care character values through social studies learning of grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung, 3) To determine the impact of the formation of social care character values through social studies learning of grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung. This research uses a qualitative research approach with a descriptive type. Descriptive research is presented through words that are described, presented, analyzed and conclusions are drawn.  The object of this research is the school and students of class VIII SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung. The data collection techniques used are interviews, observation and documentation.The results of this study indicate that the formation of social care character values through social studies learning is that teachers incorporate social care character values into lesson plans and develop syllabi and integrate social care character values through social studies learning. Supporting factors in shaping the character value of social care are exemplary teachers, school routine activities, and facilitating social activities and inhibiting factors are student awareness, family environment, cafes and parking lots and technological developments. The impact in forming the character value of social care has a positive impact, namely students will have an attitude of empathy, students have an attitude of helping and helping each other when in trouble, the creation of mutual cooperation activities at school, the creation of size and togetherness at school, the formation of a harmonious family, eliminating differences in social status between others.

This research aims to explore how teachers of Christian Religious Education (PAK) contribute to shaping the character of adolescents aged 11-14 in the context of the digital era. Based on the findings of this article, there are several fundamental issues, including adolescents who are addicted to online games while watching inappropriate video content. Through understanding these core issues, this writing aims to provide education and enlightenment through the teaching of Christian Religious Education. Using a qualitative study method and phenomenological approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with Christian Religious Education (PAK) teachers experienced in teaching adolescents in the digital era. Therefore, it is hoped that Christian Religious Education teachers will diligently carry out their duties in accordance with the goals of education and learning, namely to shape and produce generations with good morality, responsibility, and exhibit characters in line with Christ's teachings. Additionally, the emotional relationship between teachers and students is also recognized as an important factor in shaping adolescent character. These findings provide better understanding for educators and policymakers about the importance of the teacher's role in addressing the challenges of character formation in the digital age.      

Throughout the whole of adolescence, themes of complexity and receptivity to new experiences manifest themselves more prominently than they do throughout earlier periods. In terms of the development of its most essential characteristic, which is femininity, the proliferation of K-pop culture has had both good and bad consequences on the development of this characteristic. When it comes to the development of a person's personality, puberty is one of the most significant stages. In human behavior, an individual's response to stimuli that are both external and internal to oneself is referred to as social behavior. The objective of this study is to ascertain the degree to which Korean pop music has an impact on the social lives of young women in their teenage years. In the current investigation, a quantitative approach was used, which was based on primary data sets and utilized a clustering technique for the purpose of adding data. According to the results of this research, Korean pop music may have an effect on the social periacoustic syndrome that is prevalent among adolescents

Bible Camp activities have emerged as one of the effective methods in adolescent character development, particularly in the context of introducing religious and moral values. This research aims to describe and analyze the impacts of Bible Camp activities as a community service initiative on adolescent character development in GGP Sanggbuana. Data collection methods were conducted through participatory observation, interviews, and documentary studies. The research findings indicate that Bible Camp activities are capable of positively contributing to adolescent character formation through the dissemination of moral and religious values, the development of social skills, and the reinforcement of community bonds. The implications of these findings underscore the need to continually promote and develop similar activities as part of community service efforts to strengthen adolescent character at the local level.

In the current digital era, understanding the nature of adolescents becomes crucial considering the influence of technology affecting their character development. The formation of identity and life purpose in adolescents is influenced by social environment and the Christian values they adopt. The implementation of Quizizz application in teaching at GBI Pelita Imanuel provides an enjoyable interactive experience for students, yet it also demonstrates some limitations, particularly in character development. Evaluation indicates improvement in subject understanding, but additional activities are still needed to strengthen character aspects. Although Quizizz offers benefits in student interaction and comprehension, it should be noted that Christian religious education involves character aspects not fully accommodated by the interactive quiz format. Therefore, a holistic and diverse approach to teaching is still required to develop deep Christian character in adolescents.

The phenomenon of quarter life crisis is a phase where teenagers feel a number of conditions, namely conditions of worry, confusion, fear, anxiety, to despair that appear in adolescents in navigating life and reaching for their future. There are 6 indicators in the quarter life crisis limitation area for adolescents, including hopes and dreams in which they have fear of their goals not being achieved, challenges in the academic aspect are a form of concern about the education they are currently achieving, religion and spirituality related to the lack of worship momentum which are still not consistent, Career talks about the anxiety of getting a decent job, Friendship, romance and family relations are fears about forms of community acceptance in the future and whether you can get married and support your family well in the future, as well as Self-identity which is concerned with finding identity and experienced identity crisis. This research used a descriptive qualitative method which was carried out at the Taruna Jaya 1 Youth Development Institution, East Jakarta. Informants in this study amounted to 9 people consisting of 1 companion with consideration of this companion who knows more about the character, behavior of the orphans, and sufficient emotional closeness. 6 orphans with the consideration that these six orphans feel the QLC phenomenon in 6 QLC indicators, and 2 peers with WBS status also with the consideration that the two orphans often provide social support to their peers in the orphanage during the coaching process. Fellow wbs here have an effort to overcome this QLC through a rewarding social support approach. Social support that is often carried out is in the form of positive evaluation, having a positive impact on others, giving positive influence, and positive views on others so that effective social functioning is created in the future.

Reproductive health is very important for everyone to understand, especially young women. According to WHO, adolescents are defined as residents in the age range 10-19 years, according to the Republic of Indonesia Minister of Health Regulation Number 25 of 2014, adolescents are residents in the age range 10-18 years and according to the Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) the age range for adolescents is 10-18 years. 24 years old and not married. Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood which is marked by physical, emotional and psychological changes. During this period, there was rapid growth and development, both physical and mental. This adolescent phase is also the time for the maturation of human reproductive organs, so it is often called the transition period. In this age range, teenagers are generally pursuing their formal education at junior high school, high school and college. Currently, access to information for Indonesian teenagers regarding reproductive health is still very limited because many people still think that sexuality is a taboo subject to discuss. Limited access to information regarding reproductive health results in a lack of knowledge, characteristics and risk behavior in adolescents which has an impact on the reproductive health status of adolescents. This situation requires the availability of caring health services for adolescents that can meet the health needs of adolescents, especially services for reproductive health that are friendly to adolescents To provide reproductive health education (personal hygiene, puberty, physical changes to female students at the MAN 2 Surakarta Boarding School. This community service is carried out based on the current phenomenon, especially what happened to the female students of Boarding School MAN 2 Surakarta, namely that there is still a lack of information obtained about reproductive health. This community service will be implemented on August 26 2023, starting with preparing a proposal, preparing educational media in the form of PPTs, leaflets, preparing the audience and place. This reproductive health education was attended by 50 female students. This reproductive health education was carried out in the hall of the MAN 2 Surakarta Boarding School. The results of community service show that there is an increase in female students' knowledge about reproductive health, especially regarding personal hygiene, puberty and physical changes.

The impact of the development of information technology today on various aspects of global life. Although modern technology provides great benefits, the article highlights the ethical and moral challenges faced, especially by children and adolescents. Technology influences the understanding of responsibility and ethics in social interactions, especially through social media and the use of digital devices. This article emphasizes the importance of education that focuses not only on knowledge transfer, but also on character building. In addition, the article underlines the need for moral and ethical education in line with technological developments, so that children are able to understand and apply social responsibility in an increasingly advanced digital era. Technology has the potential to provide positive benefits, but it can also have a negative impact on behavior and morale if not used wisely.

This research explores the effectiveness of spiritual guidance, especially the Islamic approach, in dealing with juvenile delinquency. The adolescent phase, as an important transition period, tends to be marked by significant physical and mental changes. Uncontrolled juvenile delinquency can be detrimental to individuals and society. Research emphasizes the application of spiritual guidance to early adolescents and pre-adolescents to prevent deviant behavior. Spiritual guidance, as a process of providing direction and advice with religious values, has a crucial role in forming positive character. Findings from previous research show that spiritual guidance, including Islamic counseling, vent sessions, and religious activities, is effective in reducing levels of juvenile delinquency. Teenagers who receive spiritual guidance tend to have a positive mindset, use their time well, and have a better religious understanding. Although the study makes important contributions, resource limitations, methodological variations in previous studies, and the lack of long-term studies need to be addressed. Therefore, future research must overcome these limitations to provide deeper insight into the role of spiritual guidance in dealing with juvenile delinquency.    

Online gambling has the meaning of gambling that can be done through online platforms such as sites or online game applications that have the smell of gambling. With the convenience due to technological developments, it has also become easier for people to do online gambling. Online gambling as one of the negative technological developments in the electronics sector needs to be addressed from various angles because the impact is returned to its users, especially teenagers. The characteristics of adolescents who gamble online vary, so the purpose of this study is to describe the characteristics of adolescents who gamble online. The type of research used is quantitative research with a descriptive approach. The data collection used is to distribute a checklist of observations related to the description of the characteristics of online gambling. The results of the study of 30 respondents to the Characteristics of Online Gambling in Adolescents showed that the respondents who did online gambling on average graduated from high school as many as 18 respondents (60%), were male (93.3%), with an age range of at most 20 -22 years (66.7%), the type of gambling played is higgs domino (73.3%), and gambling using capital from their own work (93.3%). Many teenagers consider online gambling behavior normal.    

This paper aims abnalyze The physical and psychosocial development of children and adolescents is a broad topic and complex. Children begin to develop the ability to think, learn, and remember, and begin to develop the ability to control emotions and interact with people other. In adolescence, individuals experience a transition between childhood and adulthood adult life is characterized by biological growth and development and psychological. Children's physical and psychosocial development of adolescents can begin with an explanation of the importance of understanding physical and psychosocial development during childhood and adolescence. Matter This is because this period is a very important period in a person's life, in where many significant changes and developments occurred. Additionally, understanding of Physical and psychosocial development during childhood and adolescence is also very important for parents, teachers and health workers in providing appropriate care and upbringing. Physical development during childhood and adolescence includes growth and development of body organs, nervous system, and motor abilities. Meanwhile development Psychosocial includes emotional, social and cognitive development. During childhood, Physical and psychosocial development is greatly influenced by the environment and upbringing accepted. Meanwhile, during adolescence, physical and psychosocial development is influenced by internal and external factors, such as hormonal changes, social environment, and pressure from friends peer. In discussing children's physical development and adolescent psychosocial development, it needs to be emphasized that each individual has different developments, depending on factors which influences it.