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Adolescence is a crucial period in individual development, marked by significant physical, cognitive, and emotional changes. Juvenile delinquency is a concerning issue with broad implications for individuals, families, and society. This study aims to examine the effect of poster media on adolescents' knowledge and attitudes regarding juvenile delinquency at SMA Negeri 8 Kota Jambi.   This study used a quasi-experimental design with a quantitative approach. The study sample consisted of 40 students of class X.1 selected by total sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires administered before and after the intervention. Data analysis was performed using a paired t-test to determine differences in the average scores of knowledge and attitudes before and after the intervention. The results showed a significant increase in students' knowledge and attitudes after being given poster media intervention. The average knowledge score increased from 11.15 to 17.65, and the average attitude score increased from 39.85 to 54.13. The paired t-test showed a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05) for both variables. Poster media is effective in increasing adolescents' knowledge and attitudes regarding juvenile delinquency. This study suggests that educational institutions can utilize poster media as an educational tool in juvenile delinquency prevention programs.  

Adolescence is a crucial developmental phase often marked by a lack of responsibility, which can lead to negative behaviors such as juvenile delinquency and promiscuity. Therefore, developing a responsible character in adolescents is essential to guide them toward positive behavior. One effective approach is through life skills education implemented in the local village (gampong) environment. This community service initiative aims to instill a sense of responsibility in adolescents by involving them in the planting and maintenance of family medicinal plants (TOGA). Through this activity, adolescents are expected to develop care, discipline, and responsibility, which are reflected in their commitment to nurturing the plants. The activity was implemented in Gampong Cot Alue, Ingin Jaya District, Aceh Besar, and carried out over two days, from February 14 to 15, 2025. The method used in the planning and execution of the TOGA planting involved five stages: (1) creating an activity plan, (2) preparing tools and materials, (3) preparing the planting area, (4) plant nurseries, and (5) creating plant identification markers. These stages were designed to introduce a structured approach to life skills and community engagement.The outcomes of the program demonstrated an increase in adolescents' awareness and understanding of the importance of TOGA. Additionally, there was a noticeable improvement in their sense of responsibility and participation in daily activities beyond school. The broader community, particularly the youth, gained valuable knowledge about the benefits of TOGA for disease prevention, treatment, and health maintenance, contributing to a healthier and more proactive lifestyle within the village environment.

Self-awareness is a state of awareness in evaluating oneself so that one is able to control oneself. Personal Hygiene ability  is an effort to maintain cleanliness and prevent disease to improve health status. This study aims to determine whether there is an effect of peer group education on self-awareness and personal hygiene ability during menstruation. One group Pre-post design with questionnaires makes up the research methodology. . Saturated sampling, with inclusion and exclusion criteria, utilized to collect data from 42 respondents from all pupils. The results of this study obtained self-awareness and personal hygiene ability at the time of pre-post.  The pretest self Awareness result fot the majority of the less category, which included 36 respondents (83.3%). The majority of the medium category in the post test data consisted of 29 respondent (69.0%). Meanwhile, the majority of personal hygiene ability in the pretest category was sufficient as many as 28 respondents (66.7%). The majority of post-test data were in sufficient category as many as 34 respondents (81.0%). Wilcoxon test results obtained p-value : 0.000 and it can be concluded that there is  Effect of Peer Group Education on Self Awareness and Personal Hygiene ability during Menstruation on Adoloscent at The Sabilul Hasan Islamic Boarding School Probolinggo.  

Bullying behavior often occurs in all circles and all institutions, both government and private, including in the world of education, namely the school environment, the perpetrators and victims are teachers or students. Bullying is any physical violence or psychological violence that is carried out repeatedly due to the imbalance of power relations. The purpose of the psychoeducational activity is to provide information to teachers and students regarding the impacts caused by bullying behavior. Psychoeducational activities are carried out by means of face-to-face seminars at the SMAN 1 Sukamulia Musholla. The method in psychoeducational activities is action research or also called Action Research. Action Research consists of four processes starting from determining the problem, preparing an activity plan, implementing activities and finally conducting an evaluation related to the objectives of the educational activities carried out. The implementation process begins with the presentation of material, questions and answers, and sharing experiences related to bullying behavior experienced by students or adolescents.

This article aims to analyze and describe the achievement motivation of adolescents affected by broken homes in the Rese Sengkol Community. This research uses a qualitative approach with data collection in the form of interviews, observations and documentation studies. The results showed that achievement motivation is important for every individual, to achieve their goals and develop their potential. Motivation can come from the family, because one of the functions of the family is to support the morale of its members to achieve, but not all individuals get this. Broken home family situations are one of the causes, broken homes experienced include life separation and death separation, the factors vary, ranging from house separation, economic factors, to unstable emotions from parents. The impact of broken homes experienced by adolescents is not only negative, such as vulnerable psychological conditions, they put this aside with a supportive community environment. The positive impacts of broken homes include becoming independent, mature, and able to adjust. Achievement motivation is illustrated by the existence of factors that influence adolescent achievement motivation including the figures and characteristics of the models they admire, parental expectations, environmental support, and independent parenting. As a community that focuses on the arts. The implementation of achievement motivation in this community is reflected in the paintings and drawings that are exhibited in art exhibitions.

Recently, the public has been shocked by the high number of bad debts among Millennials. The development of digital technology brings various conveniences, but also presents new threats to children and teenagers. The high percentage of online loan borrowers aged 19-34 years, as well as children who are caught in online gambling, is a major concern. Around 60 percent of online loan users (pinjol) have an easy target of young people aged 19-34 years, and even 80 thousand children under the age of 10 are caught in online gambling (judol). The problem is, the Millennial generation or those aged 19-34 years are the largest "contributors" to these bad debts. Various experts say that the Millennial generation is in debt because of the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) phenomenon, aka following trends so as not to feel "left behind". Some other experts think that their financial literacy is low.

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi implementasi ajaran Buddha dalam pengembangan budi pekerti di kalangan siswa beragama Buddha di sekolah-sekolah menengah di Jawa Tengah. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan metode campuran melalui survei (n=135) dan wawancara (n=12), penelitian ini meneliti bagaimana prinsip-prinsip Buddha diintegrasikan ke dalam pendidikan formal untuk mengembangkan nilai-nilai etika dan karakter moral pada siswa Buddha. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa sekolah yang menerapkan program pendidikan karakter berbasis ajaran Buddha secara terstruktur menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam perilaku etis siswa, perhatian penuh (mindfulness), dan tanggung jawab sosial dibandingkan dengan pendekatan konvensional. Strategi yang paling efektif meliputi praktik meditasi harian, integrasi etika Buddha ke dalam kurikulum reguler, proyek pembelajaran layanan, dan resolusi konflik secara mindful. Penelitian ini mendemonstrasikan bagaimana ajaran Buddha dapat diadaptasi secara efektif untuk lingkungan pendidikan kontemporer sambil mengatasi tantangan remaja modern. Studi ini memberikan kerangka kerja untuk mengembangkan program pendidikan karakter yang berakar pada kebijaksanaan Buddha yang relevan dengan kebutuhan pendidikan saat ini.

This study aims to examine how behavior modification in orphanage adolescents through the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) method can enhance awareness of hygiene and health, particularly at Al-Munasaroh Orphanage. The research adopts an action research or intervention-based approach using qualitative methods. It emphasizes the analysis of behavioral changes through direct field observations and in-depth interviews, focusing on the quality and impact of behavioral modification among adolescents. The intervention was designed to address the lack of awareness regarding personal hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and health routines commonly found in institutionalized adolescents. The study investigates the various factors that influence the success of behavior modification, including internal motivation, emotional regulation, and external support from caregivers, peers, and the living environment. The CBT-based modification process spanned 18 structured sessions, which included psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, role-playing, habit formation, and reinforcement techniques. Additionally, environmental improvements and the availability of hygiene-related facilities were integrated to support the desired behavioral outcomes.  Findings reveal significant changes in daily hygiene practices among participants, such as increased frequency of handwashing, tidiness in personal belongings, regular bathing, and active participation in cleaning shared spaces. The support of peers and caregivers played a crucial role in maintaining consistency and motivation. The study concludes that CBT is an effective method for fostering awareness and instilling sustainable hygiene behaviors in adolescents living in orphanages. Based on these results, recommendations are proposed for integrating CBT-based hygiene programs into routine care at orphanages to promote long-term behavioral change and health awareness.

The church has a vital role in building the spiritual life of every congregation member. This includes teenagers, for whom it is essential to receive attention and be educated in their faith to grow in the true knowledge of Jesus Christ and live in harmony with God's Word. Adolescence is a crucial period of growth in finding self-identity, so spiritual life must be a concern. They must be educated through the habit of reading the Bible and in an atmosphere of prayer so that they live in the corridors that the Bible teaches and are not easily swayed by the currents of the world, which can drag them away from God. So, this research aims to determine the extent of the influence of discipline in reading the Bible and praying on the spiritual growth of teenagers. The method used in this research is quantitative. After conducting research at GKSB Bukit Sion Mamuju involving 36 teenagers from GKSB Bukit Sion Mamuju to find out the influence of the discipline of reading the Bible and praying on the spiritual growth of GKSB Bukit Sion Mamuju teenagers, it was concluded that reading God's Word and praying had a significant influence on the spiritual development of GKSB Bukit Sion Mamuju.

Iron deficiency anemia can be caused by several factors, namely from lack of consumption of food sources containing protein and iron, blood loss and unstable absorption, it can be said to be anemia if the hemoglobin level is <12 gr/dl. Was to find out the relationship between eating habits and the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls at SMA N 2 Demak. In this study uses a quantitative approach with a cross sectional approach with tools in the form of eating habits questionnaires. Population and Sample in this study were 65 adolescent female respondents who were anemic. The sampling technique in this study uses total sampling, which will be analyzed data with sperman rank correlation. Of this study were obtained from 65 respondents, 33 respondents (50.77%) had bad eating habits and moderate anemia 24 respondents (36.92%), from the analysis of bivariate significant values (p=0.000) < (0.05) then Ha was accepted and Ho was rejected, meaning that there was a relationship between eating habits and the incidence of anemia, The Rho (r) value obtained by -0.421 indicates that the direction of the relationship is negative or not unidirectional, which means that if the eating habits are bad, the incidence of anemia will be higher. Poor eating habits can affect the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls. Is expected to be a reference for schools to conduct routine Hb checks for counseling on the prevention of anemia in adolescent girls.

Communication between parents and children plays a crucial role in shaping children’s social skills, especially when entering adolescence. Lack of effective communication can cause various social difficulties, such as low self-confidence, difficulty adapting to new environments, and problems in buiding interpersonal relationships. This study aims to analyze the impact of lack of parental communication on social difficulties experienced by adolescents. The results of the study showed that adolescents who lack open and supportive communication from their parents tend to have difficulty expressing emotions, interacting with peers, and dealing with social pressure. The conclusion of this study emphasizes the importance of warm and open communication between parents and children to support healty social development during adolescence. Research method with a qualitative approach, with case studies, conducted through in-depth interviews with several teenagers who experience social difficulties due to lack of communication with their parents.

This study investigates the impact of toxic parenting on the mental health of late adolescents in Benda Baru, South Tangerang. The background of this research is rooted in the increasing number of adolescent mental health issues linked to unhealthy parenting practices, including excessive control, verbal abuse, physical violence, criticism, and neglect. The study aims to analyze the underlying causes of toxic parenting from the perspectives of adolescents, parents, and other family members, as well as to identify its psychological, social, and behavioral consequences. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving late adolescents aged 18–22, their parents, siblings, and key community informants. The findings indicate that toxic parenting often originates from intergenerational trauma, unresolved stress, and socio-cultural pressures, leading parents to adopt coercive and destructive parenting strategies. These practices contribute to significant mental health problems among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulties in social adaptation, and tendencies toward self-harm. The study underscores the importance of preventive efforts through parenting education, psychosocial support at the community level, and the development of youth-friendly mental health services. The implications suggest that multi-sector collaboration involving families, schools, community leaders, and local government is essential to create a supportive environment that can break the cycle of toxic parenting and promote adolescent well-being.

This article discusses the social guidance program carried out by adolescent victims of domestic violence with the aim of increasing their self-confidence at Putra Utama Children's Home 3. In empowering these adolescents, PSAA Putra Utama creates a social guidance program, in which there are various approaches, including daily assistance, positive reinforcement, individual counseling, and skills training. The type of approach in this research uses descriptive qualitative methods, with data collection through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation studies. The results of the study revealed that the social guidance program carried out by PSAA Putra Utama 3 can improve. increase adolescents' self-confidence, which is reflected in progress in social interaction, personal motivation, and life goal setting. The adolescents showed significant improvements in adaptability and living a better social life. However, another thing that must be improved is regarding the indicators of the success of empowerment, PSAA Putra Utama 3 has not fulfilled having specific indicators to systematically evaluate the program. This research provides an overall picture of the success of the program and shows the need for the development of evaluation indicators to ensure the empowerment program can be further optimized.  

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of drug socialization on improving adolescent understanding at SDN 173632 Porsea, Toba Regency. Data were collected through questionnaires before and after socialization, which covered various aspects of understanding about drugs. The results showed a significant increase in the accuracy of answers after socialization. Before socialization, the average accuracy of answers was only 74.4%, while after socialization it increased to 99.5%. The most striking increase was seen in the understanding of types of drugs, which was initially only 12.3% to 100%. In addition, understanding of the effects of drugs also increased from 68% to 100%. These results indicate that socialization plays an important role in increasing adolescent awareness and knowledge about the dangers of drugs. Therefore, drug socialization has proven effective in improving adolescent understanding, so that it can help readers, especially teachers and students, in understanding the prevention of drug abuse among students.

Labeling in adolescents can be formed from a deviation that occurs due to a negative gap in their social environment, which affects their behavior and lifestyle. Islamic Junior High School are not differentiated from other public schools because adolescents always want to try new things to find their identity. In addition, the formation of self-concept is also obtained from the process of interaction with the social environment with the suitability between self-image and ideal self. This study aims to see the relationship between self-concept formation and labeling actions in adolescents, so this research is quantitative correlation with data collection using a questionnaire. The results obtained from this study show that there is an act of labeling in schools with Islamic values and the formation of self-concept in adolescents can be influenced by the act of labeling with a positive and significant value. Adolescents who are socially labeled will see themselves as the label given by their environment.  

Lack of parental supervision due to busyness in the agricultural sector and other jobs is one of the main factors in the increase in juvenile delinquency in Patane II Village and SMA N 1 Parmaksian. The lack of supervision and guidance makes children and adolescents more vulnerable to negative behavior. KPPM students took the initiative to carry out activities with children and socialize about juvenile delinquency, both at school and in the village environment, in order to increase awareness and provide education to adolescents about the negative impacts of deviant behavior. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors causing juvenile delinquency in Patane II Village and also propose solutions to overcome the problem. This study used a qualitative descriptive method by conducting observations, interviews, and documentation to understand the types of juvenile delinquency, the factors causing it, and efforts to overcome it through activities and socialization. Based on the results of the study, the activities and socialization can help children understand and increase their concern for their living environment in Patane II Village and SMA N 1 Parmaksian and encourage them to take positive actions. Therefore, handling juvenile delinquency requires comprehensive planning that involves the community, school, and family to create an environment that supports healthy adolescent development.

In the era of Digital Society 5.0, the development of information and communication technology has had a significant impact on daily life, including in the field of education. Christian education has become an important component in the character formation of adolescents, particularly within the youth fellowship of the Evangelical Protestant Church in the Archipelago (GPIN) Bukit Asam. Parents play a central role in teaching religious values to their children, which will shape their character and morality amid the challenges of the digital era. This research will discuss how parents teach and implement Christian education for the character formation of adolescents at GPIN Bukit Asam, as well as the challenges and strategies faced in the digital context. The findings of this study contribute to understanding the role of parents in applying Christian education for the character formation of GPIN Bukit Asam adolescents in the 5.0 era.

Every teenager needs something called self-confidence because self-confidence plays an important role in developing personality and skills to become better. Problems that affect the self-confidence of teenagers living in social institutions include teenagers who have an inferior and shy attitude when appearing in public, often isolate themselves, do not focus on studying, and are reluctant to express their opinions. This can cause teenagers to regret the situation. The purpose of this study was to determine and describe how emotional support from caregivers increases the self-confidence of late adolescents, and to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors in providing emotional support from caregivers to late adolescents. This research method uses a qualitative approach with data obtained from observations, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that emotional support provided by caregivers, seen through consistent empathy, sincere concern, responsive attention, and appreciation through praise, increases the self-confidence and motivation of adolescents. Encouragement for active participation and responsibility also helps adolescents overcome fears and develop their potential. Supporting factors include adolescents' openness to advice, while rejection of help is an inhibiting factor. Case studies show that emotional support and positive social interactions significantly increase self-confidence, with positive changes observed in late adolescents at the Taruna Jaya 1 social care center for adolescents.

Promiscuity among teenagers is an increasingly worrying issue, especially in high school environments. This service aims to provide education and outreach regarding the dangers of promiscuity to students at SMA Negeri 3 Panyabungan. This activity was carried out through a seminar involving 30 students as representatives from each class and teachers. This seminar presented speakers from STAIN Madina lecturers who discussed the negative impacts of promiscuity and solutions to prevent it. The results of this seminar show an increase in students' understanding of the dangers of promiscuity and their awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy relationships. Therefore, collaboration is needed between schools, teachers and parents in providing guidance to students.

Background: Dermatological conditions remain a concern worldwide, especially in Indonesia. In 2016, data from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia revealed that, out of a population of 216.6 million, the prevalence of scabies varied between 4.60% and 12.95%. Adolescence is a phase in which individuals develop and show their first secondary sexual characteristics until they reach sexual maturity. Personal hygiene is an effort to live a healthy lifestyle, which includes public health and hygiene in various activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between personal hygiene and the incidence of scabies among adolescents at Pon.dok Pesa.ntren Putri Al-Iz.zah Band.ungrejo Mrang.gen D.emak... Method This study used a cross-sectional design with 242 female students as subjects. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Spearman rank test was used to evaluate the relationship between personal hygiene and the incidence of scabies among adolescents at the Al-Izzah Islamic Boarding School, Bandungrejo, Mranggen, Demak... Results: Spearman rank test study revealed a relationship between personal hygiene and the prevalence of scabies among adolescents at the Al-Izzah Islamic Boarding School, Bandungrejo, Mranggen, Demak, with a p value of 0.000. This indicates a statistically significant correlation between personal hygiene and the incidence of scabies. The calculated R value of 0.54 indicates a moderate correlation between these variables at the institution. Conclusion There is a relationship between personal hygiene and the incidence of scabies in adolescents at the Al-Izzah Islamic Boarding School, Bandungrejo, Mranggen, Demak.