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Korean pop culture, or K-Pop, has become a global phenomenon that influences many aspects of the lives of teenagers around the world. This research aims to understand how teenagers' lifestyles are influenced by Korean pop culture through television programs. Qualitative research methods were used to explore teenagers' experiences and perceptions of consuming Korean pop culture via television. Research findings show that teenagers often adopt lifestyles promoted by the K-Pop celebrities they see on television screens. They follow fashion trends, hairstyles and even diets inspired by Korean television programs. The results of this research provide deeper insight into the impact of Korean pop culture on teenagers and its implications for local cultural identity.

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.

The phenomenon of student brawls at SMK 10 November Tambun Selatan is a serious problem that has a negative impact on physical, emotional, social, and material. This study aims to analyze the factors that cause and solve juvenile delinquency, especially brawls. Using descriptive qualitative method with purposive sampling technique, data were collected through interviews and observations of counseling guidance teachers and students involved. Data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model. The results showed three main factors causing brawls: psychological factors (self-esteem and motivation), social factors (group pressure), and subcultural factors (peer group influence). Handling includes identification and evaluation, communication, coaching, education, and punishment. These measures, which involve cooperation between the school, parents and students, are expected to reduce cases of brawls and restore order in the school and community.

The issue of verbal bullying or body shaming is the driving force behind this research. Interview results indicate that some students at SMPN 13 Medan have experienced body shaming. The aim of this research is to understand how body shaming impacts adolescents at SMPN 13 Medan. Physical shaming is also a form of verbal bullying, which means using words to hurt or insult someone. Among teenagers, body shaming has a negative impact on the next generation. This research focuses on the impact of body shaming on adolescents. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. The main objective of this research is to understand how body shaming affects adolescents deeply, physically, mentally and socially. The data collection methods in this research are observation, interviews, documentation, and voice recordings. Additionally, the data analysis methods used in this research are data reduction, data presentation, or information recognition.

Self-Harm is an act of conscious self-harm to eliminate pain and disturbing thoughts in one's personality. Nowadays, Self-Harm Behavior tends to occur in teenagers in Indonesia with various factors and consequences. Various approaches also need to be taken to overcome this behavior. Islam always teaches the goodness and welfare of its servants. This Self-Harm behavior is classified as an unjust act which results in mental and physical damage to a person. This article discusses how character education based on Islamic values can be an alternative for overcoming self-harm behavior. Thus, Islamic-based character education not only plays a role in moral formation, but also plays a role in the mental well-being of teenagers.

Coffee is a commodity in the world that is cultivated in more than 50 countries. Historically, coffee was first found in Ethiopia, where it was planted in the highlands. At that time, many people on the African continent, especially Ethiopians, consumed coffee beans. The coffee tree which then produces coffee beans is then roasted and ground into a coffee drink. Several regions in Indonesia are known as the world's best coffee producers. In Indonesia itself, there are two types of coffee plants, namely Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) and Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica). These two types of coffee have different tastes and aromas depending on the region of origin. Several regions in Indonesia are considered the best coffee producing regions in the world. Lampung is known as the largest coffee producer in Indonesia which offers Robusta coffee. On the island of Sumatra there are quality types of coffee that are well known in various countries, for example Sidikalang coffee from North Sumatra, Mandailing coffee and Gayo coffee from Aceh, South Sumatra coffee and so on. Apart from Sumatra Island, the island also has quality types of coffee such as Malang coffee which is similar to the coffee in Lampung, Bali coffee and many other types of coffee.      

Adolescence is often called a transition period from childhood to adulthood, where many changes occur both psychologically and physically in adolescents. There are new lifestyle changes such as changes in behavior where teenagers feel uncomfortable, resulting in emotional instability which ends in suicide. This research was conducted with the aim of enabling teenagers to overcome the emotions that trigger suicidal ideas. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative using data and sources in journals and books.

Mental health issues in adolescents should also be a major concern for the government. Mental health issues that can occur in adolescent life phases include Napza/Gadget abuse, peer pressure, school demands, disorientation and sexuality, media influence, risky sexual relationships and violent behavior.The risk of having a mental health disorder will be higher for children who often experience conflicting families, violence experienced by family members, and negative experiences. Bad environmental factors such as the influence of the Internet, negative experiences at home or in the school environment experienced by children can have a negative impact on their cognitive and emotional development. This research aims to identify the factors that affect mental health in teenagers in the UPT Puskesmas Sambau Working Area. This research design is quantitative descriptive with crossectional. The sample in this study is 10 to 18 years old teenagers who are in the UPT Puskesmas work area that have been detected have mental health problems of a total of 80 people using purposive sampling techniques. Analysis of this research data using chi-square. The results revealed that there was a relationship between family factors and mental health in adolescents in UPT Puskesmas Sambau with a p-value of 0,013. There was a relation between environmental factors and psychological health in teenagers in the UPT Sambau working area with a value of 0,036. Advice to health care can be helpful for routine screening of the child's development. In addition, children who are suspected of mental health disorders are expected to be referred to for examination and therapy.

The reasons why adolescents fall into the streets vary depending on the individual, with each individual having different problems and needs. Street youth usually earn their income by working on the street from multiple locations, which worsens their situation by creating a negative stigma from the community and uncertainty about their future. Therefore, their empowerment is necessary. The purpose of this research is to achieve an understanding of the roles, stages of the process, as well as the results achieved in the context of empowerment efforts through the Family Return Roadmap program. This research applies a descriptive qualitative approach. The data collection process was conducted through interviews, observation, and documentation. Purposive sampling technique was used to determine relevant informants. The research was conducted at Pondok Tasawuf Underground located in Ciputat Shophouse Complex. The results showed that the empowerment role of Pondok Tasawuf Underground aims to create change for street youth. To achieve this goal, they are given a program that focuses on economic and social aspects, called the Family Return Roadmap, and are supported by adequate facilities to support the implementation of the program. In the stages of the empowerment process, there is a process of forming behavioral awareness, transforming knowledge, and developing intellectual skills. The results of the program implemented in Family Return Roadmap have a positive impact on the economic and social independence of street youth after they participate in the program.

This education on preventing early marriage is part of the implementation of the 2023 BKKBN Thematic KKN program which aims to create a community movement aware of stunting and to increase teenagers' knowledge about the factors and risks and increase knowledge about early marriage.  The method for implementing this activity uses a face-to-face seminar method, followed by a discussion and question and answer session.  There were 50 participants in this activity, consisting of 27 male students and 23 female students from class IX MTs Fatahillah.  The results of this activity showed that based on the results of the pretest and pos test scoring, there was an increase in the average score, and based on interviews and observations, all participants were very enthusiastic and expressed that this educational activity really added new knowledge to them.

This education on preventing early marriage is part of the implementation of the 2023 BKKBN Thematic KKN program which aims to create a community movement aware of stunting and to increase teenagers' knowledge about the factors and risks and increase knowledge about early marriage.  The method for implementing this activity uses a face-to-face seminar method, followed by a discussion and question and answer session.  There were 50 participants in this activity, consisting of 27 male students and 23 female students from class IX MTs Fatahillah.  The results of this activity showed that based on the results of the pretest and pos test scoring, there was an increase in the average score, and based on interviews and observations, all participants were very enthusiastic and expressed that this educational activity really added new knowledge to them.

Existentialism is a school of philosophy that emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and personal responsibility. Soren Kierkegaard, a 19th century philosopher, is considered one of the main figures in the development of this school. In Kierkegaard's view, spirituality is an important aspect of human life, he emphasized the importance of an individual's relationship with God and how this will affect individual existence and freedom. This research uses a qualitative approach by applying library studies or primary data used are books and texts that contain thoughts from Kierkegaard about existentialism and the transformation of self-identity. In late adolescents of generation Z, Kierkegaard's view of spirituality can provide an understanding of the importance of a meaningful life and having a clear purpose. Existentialism can help Generation Z late adolescents to understand and face the existential challenges faced by Generation Z late adolescents, such as finding the meaning of life, facing certainty, and determining their identity.      

This research is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach, which aims to describe the phenomenon of slang use on TikTok. Data was collected through a closed questionnaire asking respondents' opinions, views and comments on the use of slang. The results show that the use of slang on TikTok influences daily language use, with respondents using slang more than good and correct Indonesian. This research provides an in-depth insight into how slang develops on digital platforms and how it affects adolescents' communication and social identity. The findings are expected to inform further discussions on the balance between the adoption of slang and standardized and correct Indonesian.

The increasing age of marriage (PUP) is an action taken by the government to increase the age of first marriage, so as to achieve a healthy reproductive age for women of 2o years and for men of 25 years. With a total of 25.53 million incidents of child marriage throughout the world, Indonesia ranks fourth in child marriage statistics (UNICEF, 2023). One of the big problems related to violations of children's rights is child marriage. Based on data, almost 1 in 9 women get married and have children before the age of 18. Therefore, initiatives to stop child marriage are very important. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), in 2022, 33.76% of Indonesian teenagers will marry for the first time at the age of 19 to 21 years. The implementation of the service was carried out using Booklet  media containing about maturing the age of marriage and the impact of early marriage which was carried out pre and post to determine teenagers' knowledge about PUP. The number of service targets is 60 people. Place of implementation at GBKP Church Km 8 Medan. The results obtained before being given the Booklet , the majority of teenagers had poor knowledge about PUP, 47 people (78.3%) and after being given the Booklet , the majority of teenagers had good knowledge, 57 teenagers (95.0%). During the implementation of the service, teenagers were very enthusiastic about participating and almost all teenagers understood about PUP.

Feminine hygiene (personal hygiene), especially during menstruation is often ignored by adolescents, if they do not maintain genital hygiene properly, then in a humid state, fungi and bacteria that are in the female area will thrive. The use of underwear that uses thin materials and not absorbing sweat can also make the female area moist and smelly, making it easier for fungi and bacteria to grow. smells can make it easier for fungi and bacteria to nest and the length of time using sanitary napkins that are more than 2-3 hours can make it easier for fungi and bacteria to nest.The aim is to provide new insights to adolescent girls about how to maintain personal hygiene during menstruation. about how to maintain personal hygiene during menstruation and the incidence of vaginal discharge in high school students in class X.I at SMA Negeri 3 Ambon. The method of this community service was carried out using the lecture method and question and answer discussions as well as pre and post tests. The result is an increase in knowledge of adolescent girls regarding menstrual hygiene and the incidence of whitish discharge.

The main objective of this research is to determine the types of religious activities that take place at the Nurul Huda Mosque, Jentrek Village. (2) To find out how religious activities at the Nurul Huda Mosque, Jentrek Village, Wonosobo, influence the character of teenagers. (3) To find out what influences and hinders religious involvement in forming the moral fiber of teenagers at the Nurul Huda Mosque, Jentrek Village, Wonosobo.Qualitative research methodology was used in this investigation. Descriptive qualitative methodology is the strategy used. Through observation, documentation and interviews, data was collected. Technical and source triangulation is used to assess the veracity of the data.In this research, conclusions were obtained The forms of religious activities at the Nurul Huda Mosque in Jentrek Village are Routine Mujahadah and Majlis taklim. Meanwhile, the aim of holding mujahadah activities and taklim assemblies is of course to shape the character of teenagers to be better, especially in terms of religious character, social awareness and responsibility. The role of religious activities in forming the character of teenagers at the Nurul Huda Mosque. Starting from the activities of reading tahlil, wirid and prayers, this adds to the religious value of teenagers by becoming more attentive to each other, such as reminding each other and embracing each other, this shows that their sense of concern has grown slowly without them realizing it. Through taklim meetings and mujahadah events, teenagers can understand their responsibilities towards the Creator. As evidenced by these actions, a sense of obligation as a human being in the world begins to form, namely obeying the commands of Allah SWT and staying away from His prohibitions. Aspects of encouraging and inhibiting religious activities at the Nurul Huda Mosque in shaping the character of the younger generation. Motivational elements include personal interests, societal norms, and parental beliefs. Meanwhile, age, education and boredom are inhibiting factors.

This research aims to examine the influence of the Mobile Legend game and social media on changes in the use of Indonesian among teenagers. Using an online survey method with a quantitative and qualitative approach, data was obtained from a survey of 34 teenagers aged 12-21 years. The research results showed that as many as 47.05% of respondents felt that playing Mobile Legends made them use harsh language more often, both when playing games and in daily interactions with friends or family. As many as 47.05% of respondents stated that they often used harsh language. slang and abbreviations in daily conversations, as many as 42.6% of respondents are aware of maintaining a balance between the use of slang and standard language. As many as 29.4% of respondents feel more comfortable and use slang more often due to the influence of social media. This research concludes that the Mobile Legend game and social media have a significant influence on the use of informal language and foreign terms among teenagers, which has an impact on their ability to speak formal language.

This article aims to find out what approaches, strategies and techniques for guidance and counseling are good and correct in dealing with adolescent social problems.  This research was conducted using qualitative methods, where researchers distributed forms containing questions to respondents.  In this research, there were two respondents who were the targets of the research, namely high school students and guidance and counseling teachers.  The data collection method that the researcher took was the method of non-participant observation and literature review, where the observer was outside the subject being studied and did not participate in the activities they carried out.  This research measures all the domains that exist in students in dealing with personal, social, learning and career problems, and their relationship with how a teacher knows the behavior of each individual in the learning process.  So that a teacher can direct his students to be able to face every problem.  The results of this research explain that a student initially has a high level of trust in providing counseling to a counseling teacher at their respective school, but not all of these teachers have a good impact on students who do counseling.  There are still many guidance and counseling teachers who do not know how to respond and how to communicate well with the students who are counseling with them.  And then this creates a feeling of discomfort for students so that they no longer have a sense of trust in the guidance and counseling teacher.  

This research aims to analyze the development and growth of faith in youth and teenagers after implementing discipleship and teaching at the Siaro Fellowship Protestant Church (GPP) for two months. This discipleship activity is carried out by intern students from the Theology Study Program every night of the week with material that includes an introduction to Jesus, His humanity and divinity, divine character, the work of Jesus Christ, death and His ascension. The research method used is a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and participant observation. The research results show that this discipleship program has succeeded in increasing theological understanding, deepening personal relationships with Jesus, and strengthening faith commitment among youth and teenagers. Apart from that, this activity also encourages active participation in church activities and community service.

Adolescents who smoke are considered a natural behavior in society, the rate of spread of smokers in adolescence reaches high numbers, namely in the age group of 10-14 years and 15-19 years and the age of first-time smokers is in the age group of 15-19 years. The urgency of smoking behavior in adolescents is seen based on the impact of the habit, especially on the long-term effects on adolescent reproductive health. This is a very big problem because the awakening of the reproductive health of men and women, will certainly affect their offspring to reduce the quality of the nation's successor generation, The purpose of this activity is to provide an in-depth understanding of the impact of smoking on the reproductive system, and encourage adolescents to maintain reproductive health by avoiding smoking. The methods used in this community service activity are lectures and discussions. The result of this activity is an increase in adolescent knowledge about the dangers of smoking on reproductive health.