Publication Search

LGBT identities can emerge at any stage of life. However, adolescents, particularly university students who are in the process of self-discovery, are often more susceptible to this phenomenon. This research was designed to analyze student perceptions of LGBT behavior, with a focus on the Islamic religious perspective. The study employs quantitative descriptive research methods, conducted through the distribution of questionnaires to a sample consisting of student representatives from each faculty at Medan State University. Out of a total of 46 respondents, the majority stated that LGBT behavior is forbidden according to Islamic teachings. The respondents believe that the presence of LGBT individuals in the campus environment can influence Islamic values. Students suggest that the LGBT phenomenon requires special handling from an Islamic perspective. Students do not support initiatives aimed at providing protection for LGBT individuals. They feel the need to strengthen rules and regulations in their environment to prohibit activities or organizations related to LGBT.

This research aims to determine if there is a correlation between fear of missing out (FOMO) and binge eating behavior among young teenagers in SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmadu Karanganyar 2023/2024. This research was done in SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmadu Karanganyar. The subjects of this research were 60 students of classes VIII E and VIII B. This research is a quantitative correlative research. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews, questionnaires and documentation. Observation, interviews and questionnaire methods are the main methods used to obtain data on the fear of missing out and phubbing behavior. Meanwhile, the documentation method is a method extra In addition, the analysis techniques used are the normality test and the correlation test of moments and raw digital products. Based on the results of the data analysis regarding the relationship between the fear of missing out (FOMO) and bullying behavior among the adolescent youth of grade VIII of SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmadu Karanganyar in 2023/2024, it can be conclude that the results of the data analysis shows that the data get a calculated r value of 0.394. Then, the calculated r-value was seen with the product moment table of r with N = 60 and a significant level of 5% and 1%, 0.254 and 0.330, respectively. It turned out that the results of the data analysis obtained a higher r number. table size r or 0.254<0.394>0.330. In this regard, the null hypothesis or (Ho) that "There is no relationship between the fear of missing out (FOMO) and offensive behavior among young teenagers in SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmadu Karanganyar 2023 / 2024" is rejected and not proven. and the working hypothesis (Ha) that “there is a correlation between the fear of missing out (FOMO) and demanding behavior in adolescent youth SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmadu Karanganyar. 2023/2024", was found to be true at the 1% or 5% level of significance.    

Adolescence is characterised by a process of transition from childhood to adulthood. During the transition period, adolescents will experience development in different aspects that are influenced by different factors, one of which is the environment. Adolescents spend most of their time in the school environment, so almost all adolescent development is influenced by their friends, which can be called peer conformity, which can have negative effects, one of which is bullying behaviour, which is currently widespread. This study aims to determine the relationship between peer conformity and bullying behaviour in late adolescence. This study uses a quantitative method with a total of 100 adolescents. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling technique (late adolescents aged 15-18 years and still actively attending school), with data analysis using simple regression test and hypothesis testing which shows R square 0.01. The results of this study indicate a significant positive relationship between peer conformity and bullying behaviour, which means that the higher the peer conformity, the higher the bullying behaviour in adolescents.

Bullying behavior is not a new phenomenon, but has been happening in Indonesia for a long time and continues to increase. Bullying behavior is mentioned as a form of negative action based on the misuse of power and strength that is carried out intentionally and repeatedly by one or a group of students who are offensive. This study aims to determine the relationship between parenting patterns with bullying attitudes in adolescents. This study used a correlational study method with Accidental Sampling sampling technique which obtained the research subjects as many as 132 teenagers.. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive analysis and inferential analysis. The results of this study indicate a significant relationship between parenting and bullying attitudes in adolescents based on a sig value that is less than 0.05, which is 0.039. This study also shows the Correlation Coefficient value of -0.216 (rcount > 0.1946), meaning that there is a low and opposite correlation between parenting and bullying attitudes. This value also means that the higher the parenting style, the lower the bullying attitude in adolescents. The results of this study indicate that the highest dimension is found in the bully dimension which indicates that the bullying attitude of adolescents is mostly shown through the bullying behavior that has been carried out by the teenager. The results in this study also stated that the parenting pattern that was widely applied by the respondent's parents was permissive parenting. Parenting styles play different roles in child development adequately and depend on children's involvement in bullying behavior.

This qualitative study investigates the impact of streamers’ swearing on the morality of Vietnamese teenagers, a topic of increasing importance in the era of digital streaming and online entertainment. The research was conducted through semi-structured interviews with nine Vietnamese teenagers, providing in-depth insights into their perceptions and attitudes towards the language used by streamers and its influence on their behavior. The thematic analysis of the interview data revealed four key themes: normalization of swearing in digital spaces, delineation between online and offline behaviors, influence of streamers as role models, and critical reflection and selective adoption. The study found that while swearing by streamers was normalized in digital contexts, participants also demonstrated a clear distinction between acceptable behaviors in online and offline environments. Streamers were often viewed as influential role models, affecting the language and attitudes of the adolescents. However, participants also engaged in critical reflection, selectively adopting behaviors that aligned with their personal and cultural values. These findings contribute to the understanding of digital media’s impact on adolescent development, particularly in non-Western contexts. The study underscores the complex interplay between cultural norms, digital media consumption, and moral development, highlighting the need for comprehensive digital literacy and ethical content creation in the digital age.

This article discusses the dangers faced by teenagers, both physically and psychologically. Adolescence is an important transition period in an individual's life, where they experience various physical, emotional and social changes. This article outlines some of the physical dangers that teenagers face, such as the risk of death, suicide attempts, physical disabilities, and problems with awkwardness or stiffness. Additionally, psychological dangers are discussed, including immature social behavior, risky sexual behavior, and conflict in family relationships. It is important to understand that these dangers can have a significant impact on a teenager's development and well-being. Therefore, this article also explores the implications of adolescent development in the context of counseling services, including the importance of emotional development, moral education, religious awareness, creativity, and political awareness. In conclusion, this article highlights the complexity of adolescence and the importance of appropriate interventions in supporting positive adolescent development.

Introduction: In teenage relationships, casual sex has become commonplace, especially kissing. Drug cases have occurred and been reported. Apart from the high risk of HIV transmission in this region, the role of health workers in preventive measures is still limited to health education or brief outreach through advertisements or pamphlets. This has resulted in a lot of misunderstanding of information about HIV, especially in terms of prevention.  So a comprehensive health education strategy regarding HIV is needed taking into account technological advances that are easily accessible and reliable. The application used for HIV prevention programs in adolescents is HIV Info Corner. This application contains comprehensive educational material about HIV, HIV risk behavior, and issues surrounding adolescent problems. Apart from that, this application is equipped with a consultation chat room so that teenagers can ask questions and discuss directly about HIV and HIV risk behavior. Teenagers are encouraged to download and install the HIV Info Corner application and use it and read the information or content contained in it. Of the 20 teenagers, there are 15 teenagers who do not know about the benefits of the HIV Corner application in Bangun Rejo village, therefore health education is needed about the use of application-based technology in preventing HIV AIDS in teenagers, with the hope that teenagers can use the HIV prevention application and spread it to teenagers who have not received this information.

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 prevalence of active smokers in Indonesia continues to increase. Efforts to prevent smoking behavior in adolescence are very important to reduce long-term health risks. The purpose of this community service is to increase knowledge about the dangers of smoking. This community service was given to 50 students with counseling using leaflets and power points. In general, the implementation of this community service was categorized as successful and went well. There was an increase in knowledge about the content of cigarettes and the dangers of smoking after counseling.  

In Purwokerto Village, Patebon District, Kendal Regency, Central Java, the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency has increased rapidly in recent years. This delinquency includes various behaviors that violate social and legal rules, such as fighting, vandalism, drug abuse, and other violations. To determine the components that contribute to juvenile delinquency in the village and its impact on adolescents' social lives. This study uses a qualitative descriptive methodology. As a result of in-depth interviews and observations of participants, it was found that some of the main factors influencing adolescent deviant behavior are changes in family structure, negative peer influence, and lack of supervision and guidance from family and society. The purpose of this study is to provide practical recommendations to stop and handle juvenile delinquency in Purwokerto Village.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion through social media in encouraging healthy behaviors among adolescents. The discussion covers two main aspects: the urgency of health promotion through social media for adolescents, and the effectiveness and challenges faced in its implementation. The urgency of health promotion through social media is based on the high usage of digital platforms among adolescents, making it a potential tool for disseminating health information. Social media allows for quick and wide access to educational content, enhances health literacy, and encourages active participation of adolescents in maintaining their health. The study results indicate that health promotion through social media is effective in increasing health knowledge and motivating healthy behavior changes. However, several challenges need to be addressed, such as the spread of inaccurate information, limited access and digital literacy, and issues of privacy and data security. This study concludes that despite the challenges, social media has great potential as an effective health promotion tool for adolescents. Appropriate strategies are needed to overcome these challenges, including digital literacy education and the development of regulations to ensure information accuracy. Further research is recommended to explore the combination of social media with face-to-face interventions to enhance the effectiveness of health promotion

GERD is a condition in which stomach contents rise back into the esophagus and can even reach the oral cavity, and cause clinical symptoms such as chest pain and irritation of the respiratory tract. GERD is a common clinical problem experienced by millions of people throughout the world, the increasing development of technology, industry, and socio-economic improvements that are increasingly advanced and developing are changing people's behavior and lifestyle, especially teenagers. Following the trend of consuming foods low in nutrition and high in saturated fat is a normal thing for teenagers today. The emergence of GERD can be caused by poor dietary intake, which is not balanced with adequate nutritional sources that a person's body needs. The long-term impact on GERD sufferers that is not treated properly and appropriately can cause serious complications such as inflammation and injury to the esophagus or even increase the risk of esophageal cancer. This data search used the literature review method originating from Google Scholar.  

Sexual violence is deviant sexual behavior that can affect the health and life of the victim. Various studies show that teenagers are vulnerable to experiencing sexual violence, both from people they know and strangers. This literature review research on 10 articles on the internet aims to understand more about sexual violence against teenagers. Based on the results of the literature review, it was found that sexual violence against adolescents can occur in various forms, such as rape, molestation, sexual harassment, or sexual exploitation. Research also shows that risk factors for sexual violence in adolescents include a disharmonious family environment, previous experiences of violence, conflicting lifestyles, and low levels of education. Sexual violence in adolescents can have short-term and long-term impacts on the health and well-being of victims. Short-term impacts include physical, emotional, and psychological injuries, while long-term impacts can include psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress, and suicidal ideation. To reduce the risk of sexual violence in adolescents, there needs to be ongoing prevention and education about healthy sexuality and social responsibility in respecting human rights and respecting human dignity. Prevention can be carried out at the individual, family and community levels, including providing counseling support to victims and providing rehabilitation and recovery services.  

The issue of drug abuse among adolescents has become a significant concern worldwide. This study aims to explore the application of police psychology theories in understanding and addressing the behavior of drug use among adolescents. Through a comprehensive literature review, various psychological theories and approaches are examined to provide insights into the underlying factors contributing to drug use behavior in adolescents. The study analyzes the role of psychological factors, such as personality traits, emotional and cognitive processes, social influences, and environmental factors, in shaping drug use behavior. Additionally, the study discusses the implications of these theories for law enforcement strategies, prevention programs, and rehabilitation efforts targeting adolescent drug users. By integrating psychological perspectives with policing practices, this research aims to contribute to the development of more effective and evidence-based approaches in combating drug abuse among adolescents.    

Adolescent delinquency behavior often stems from teenagers' involvement with peer groups at school or in the educational environment. This can develop into more serious criminal behavior later on. Adolescents engaged in delinquent behavior can be categorized as Juvenile Offenders (JO). Peer groups provide a social environment in which JOs can learn and develop various aspects of themselves; however, they also serve as a primary source of negative influence. Similar habitus within social groups reinforce solidarity and camaraderie within them, which may be a reason for teenagers to join peer groups from the same social class. This also provides a sense of comfort and acceptance, while joining groups from different social classes can lead to feelings of inferiority and inequality. Thus, peer groups can have both positive and negative implications depending on the social conditions within a peer group.

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.

Due to the rising number of drug misuse cases in Indonesia, we students are involved in preventive initiatives as a means of safeguarding the next generation. In order to help raise awareness, knowledge, and prevent drug abuse among adolescents, as well as to encourage changes in adolescent behavior to be more cautious and avoid involvement in drug use, the activity with the theme "Student Efforts to Fortify the Young Generation from the Threat of Conventional Drugs and NPS Through Preventive Action in Griya Hasanah Housing, West Cikarang" was offered. A pseudo-experiment with a one-group pre- and post-test design was the study methodology used. Purposive sampling with a sample size of 22 participants is used. The pre-test, which was administered prior to the counseling session, examined the participants' level of knowledge by having them complete questions. A post-test was subsequently administered. Affective education was also used in this study to build personality, self-maturity, decision-making abilities, and the capacity to properly manage mental stress. Counseling sessions, Q&A sessions, quizzes for evaluation and feedback, and competitions were all used to carry out this activity. The study's findings demonstrated that participants' knowledge levels were low (30.8%) prior to the counseling activity and high (100%) following it. Participants had prior awareness of both conventional medications and NPS. The analysis's findings indicated a 60.2% increase in drug knowledge. The conclusion was that the younger generation's awareness and knowledge of the threat and risks of conventional drugs and NPS had increased significantly as a result of this activity.

The level of aggressiveness and violent crime among teenagers is increasing, with social psychological factors playing an important role in this phenomenon. This research aims to understand the root causes of aggres sive behavior in adolescents and its impact, in order to develop effective intervention strategies. Through literature study methods, this research collects, reads, records and analyzes objectively, systematically, analytically and critically the social and psychological impacts of aggressiveness among adolescents. Results from a review of several journals show that aggressive adolescent behavior is caused by various factors, including hormonal changes, brain development, family parenting, domestic violence, mental disorders, peer influence, and media exposure.    

Health in adolescence is an important aspect in an individual's life cycle. This period is the time when individuals begin to learn and have functional abilities and health. In terms of health, this period is an important period for reproductive health and the initial formation of healthy living behavior. Based on data from the 2010 Population Census, the group of teenagers aged 10-19 years has a proportion of 18.3% of the total population of Indonesia or around 43.5 million people. The large population of teenagers is an asset and potential for the nation in the future, therefore growth and development must proceed positively and be free from various threatening problems, including reproductive health problems.

The phenomenon of globalization is the development of kpop culture which then forms kpop fans dominated by teenagers who tend to do consumptive behavior. Parenting styles is one of the factors that can influence consumptive behavior in children. This study aims to determine the relationship between parenting style and consumptive behavior of adolescent kpop fans at SMP Negeri 92 Jakarta. The method used was quantitative with a sample of 47 teenage kpop fans, sampling using purposive sampling techniques. The results showed  that there is a relationship between parenting styles and the consumptive behavior of teenagers who are kpop fans at SMP Negeri 92 Jakarta.