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Adolescence is a challenging time, both physically, emotionally and socially. In this case, mental health is one of the issues that is often overlooked. And religion as a system of values ​​and beliefs that has great potential in supporting the psychology and social of adolescents. This article aims to comprehensively analyze the role of religion in supporting mental health in adolescents through psychological and sociological approaches. Therefore, understanding the role of religion and mental health in adolescents is very important in the context of Indonesian culture which is rich in religion, and can support the mental health of the community.

This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach to examine the impact of social media on the honesty of teenagers toward their parents in Stabat Lama Barat Village. The aim of this research is to describe the extent to which the use of social media influences teenagers’ honest behavior in communication and interaction with their parents. In an increasingly advanced digital era, social media is not only a source of entertainment but also has a significant influence on character development and moral values, including honesty. The results show that some teenagers tend to hide their social media activities from their parents, either due to privacy concerns, fear of being scolded, or the desire to create a certain image online. This behavior leads to reduced openness and honesty in their daily lives. However, there are also teenagers who are able to use social media wisely while upholding honesty within the family. Factors such as moral education at home, parenting styles, and social environment play an important role in shaping honest attitudes among teenagers despite the rapid growth of digitalization.

Every teenager should ideally be able to grow and develop well according to their age and as the next generation of the nation, but in reality there are teenagers who commit crimes, one of which is online gambling. Online gambling crimes among teenagers have an impact on other crimes, such as theft, so they must be dealt with optimally. The problem of this research is regarding the criminological analysis of online gambling crimes among teenagers in North Lampung and how the efforts made by the North Lampung Police in dealing with online gambling crimes among teenagers. This research uses a normative and empirical legal approach. The data collection procedure is carried out by means of literature studies and field studies. which are then analyzed qualitatively to obtain conclusions. The results of the research and discussion show that the criminological analysis of online gambling crimes among teenagers in North Lampung in accordance with the Differential Association Theory shows that the cause of teenagers committing online gambling crimes is the interaction, relationship, and communication between teenagers who have never gambled online with other teenagers who have gambled online. In accordance with the Strain Theory, the cause of teenagers committing online gambling crimes is the demands of daily needs. According to Social Control Theory, the cause of teenagers committing online gambling crimes is the lack of supervision from various related parties such as family, schools/educational institutions and law enforcement officers. Efforts to overcome online gambling crimes in teenagers through non-penal means are carried out by socializing child protection and cooperating/coordinating with schools. Penal means are carried out through the process of investigating children who commit online gambling crimes by child investigators based on the Juvenile Justice System Law.    

Wearing a hijab for Muslim women is not just a habit, but an obligation that has a deep meaning in religion and daily life. This tradition is not just owned by Muslims, in ancient times this tradition has been attached as a civilization, so it is important to explore this matter further. This article aims to trace the dynamics of the hijab from a historical perspective. With a qualitative descriptive approach, the study found that the history of wearing the hijab is much older than Islam. The use of the hijab has existed in various cultures and civilizations in the world, even before Islam was born, precisely since the Sumerian civilization in Mesopotamia around 5,000 BC. The tradition of the hijab is also found in ancient Assyrian society. Wearing the hijab can be a symbol of honor and social status, especially for elite women or priestesses, a differentiator between free women and slaves, and part of a particular cultural tradition, as seen in various ancient civilizations. Thus, wearing the hijab is not only a practice related to Islam, but also a social phenomenon that has existed for a long time in the history of human civilization. This finding is important for the creation of a dignified society, amidst the fading awareness of wearing the hijab among Muslim teenagers. This research provides a direction for future research on the importance of the hijab for the honor of women more specifically.

The biggest challenge of today's health problems is still related to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). HIV and AIDS still have a negative stigma in society and are the cause of sufferers, still receiving bad treatment by their families. Every two minutes, one teenage girl or young woman is infected with HIV. In 2021, an estimated 250,000 teenage girls or young women are infected with HIV. The purpose of this community service is for teenagers and the community to recognize early on the signs of people with HIV and AIDS and to stay away from promiscuity which is one of the causes of the increase in HIV and AIDS. The implementation method is carried out by educating teenagers at the high school level aged 15-19 years and the community in Sannggaria Village. The implementation of education is carried out by providing lectures and video presentations explaining early sexual education. The results of the implementation of early sexual education for teenagers showed that 30 teenagers and 20 parents participated in the activity. The results of the knowledge evaluation showed that 90.75% of teenagers understood the material given. There are still teenagers who lack of understanding because in the middle of the process there were obstacles in absorbing information because the teenager had to attend other activities. Conclusion: adolescents' knowledge about HIV and AIDS is good but it needs to be emphasized in families to always supervise their teenagers.

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of smartphone use on politeness norms among adolescents in Teluk Lerong Ulu Village and the polite behavior of adolescents who use smartphones in Teluk Lerong Ulu Village. The study was conducted in Teluk Lerong Ulu Village, precisely on Banggeris Street, with the subjects of the study being several adolescents and also the community through the stages of observation, interviews, and documentation using qualitative descriptive research.  The results of the study indicate that the use of smartphones has a positive impact as an effective means of obtaining information about politeness, facilitating communication, and increasing ethical awareness on social media. However, excessive use of smartphones also has a negative impact on adolescents, such as decreasing the ability of adolescents to interact directly, ignoring the presence of people around them, and increasing the use of coarse and impolite language in digital communication. The polite behavior of adolescents who use smartphones in Teluk Lerong Ulu Village includes politeness in attitude, behavior and speech.These three aspects complement each other so as to create harmonious sosial interactions, build adolescent personalities so that they are able to position themselves appropriately in everyday life.

This research examines the persuasive strategies used by student candidates in the 2020 Head Boy election at The Fulham Boys School in London, England. Specifically, on how teenagers convey persuasive messages in a formal school-based leadership context to persuade their peers. The study aims to identify and categorize the persuasive elements of their campaign speeches through Petty and Cacioppo's the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) which differentiates between central (logical, content driven) and peripheral (emotional, stylistic) routes to persuasion. With a qualitative descriptive approach, the campaign speeches were collected in video format and transcribed, then they were content analyzed according to several categories. Each persuasive statement was classified according to the ELM principles. All four candidates were found to be applying center and peripheral routes and had responsibility of both audience demands and the leadership image. Some candidates were predisposed to use rational solutions, while others made more use on emotional appeals. This highlights the complexities involved in a student speaker's role in a leadership speech that balanced the appeal of the message against the message itself.  

This study aims to analyze gender representation and family dynamics in the Indonesian film Dua Garis Biru (2019), focusing on the roles, responsibilities, and social stigma experienced by teenage characters after an extramarital pregnancy. This research uses a qualitative content analysis method of scenes, dialog, and character development in the film. The study is based on gender theory and sociocultural perspectives to explore how male and female roles are shaped, contrasted, or reinforced. The results showed strong inequalities in the division of responsibilities, with female characters disproportionately bearing the emotional and social consequences. The role of the family, influenced by traditional values and social pressures, largely determines the decisions and autonomy of the teenage couple. The film also reveals the stigmatization of women's sexuality and motherhood outside the institution of marriage, but at the same time shows a change in perspective between generations. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how contemporary Indonesian cinema reflects and challenges prevailing gender norms and family expectations. The implications of this study are important for educators and counselors in addressing gender bias and stigma among teenagers through media literacy.  

The rapid growth of science and technology in the contemporary era has had a considerable impact on social life, especially among adolescents. Adolescents typically encounter difficulty in controlling their emotions and desires, which can lead to deviant behavior or juvenile delinquency. This study intends to evaluate techniques for reducing juvenile delinquency through the function of the family as the first and foremost social unit in an individual's life. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study explores numerous literature and related previous study results. The results of the study reveal that open communication, giving affection, establishing moral and religious beliefs, and regular supervision from parents have an essential role in preventing aberrant conduct in teenagers. In addition, significant family involvement in adolescent life might enhance adolescent resilience to harmful environmental impacts. From these findings, it is recommended that families improve the quality of interactions with adolescents and work together with educational institutions and the community in establishing an environment that fosters positive adolescent development.

In the era of modern technology, the use of gadgets among teenagers continues to rise, particularly for accessing social media, which can influence their behavior, including sexual behavior. This study aims to examine the impact of gadget use on adolescent sexual behavior. The research approach is quantitative, using an analytic survey method with a cross-sectional design. The study sample consists of 94 twelfth-grade students selected through total sampling. The variables studied include gadget use as the independent variable and adolescent sexual behavior as the dependent variable, measured using a closed-ended questionnaire. The results indicate that 89 respondents (94.7%) reported high levels of gadget use. Furthermore, 70 respondents (74.5%) exhibited risky sexual behavior. The Chi-Square statistical test with a p-value of 0.004 and an OR of 13.800 shows a significant relationship between gadget use and adolescent sexual behavior. These findings suggest that excessive gadget use can increase the risk of sexual behavior among teenagers. Therefore, this study is expected to help prevent such behavior through stricter supervision, appropriate sex education, and the active role of parents and schools in guiding teenagers to use gadgets safely.

Adolescence is a complex developmental stage marked by identity exploration and intense emotional changes. Teenagers often struggle to express their feelings openly, both to others and to themselves. This difficulty is exacerbated by cultural factors, lack of emotional education, and the stigma surrounding mental health, which prevent adolescents from finding a safe space to express themselves. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of the empty chair technique in building intrapersonal communication and creating a safe space for adolescent self-expression. The research method used is qualitative descriptive through a literature review. The results show that the empty chair technique from Gestalt therapy is effective in helping adolescents express inner conflicts, increase self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-esteem, particularly among victims of bullying. This technique allows adolescents to engage in symbolic dialogue with parts of themselves in a reflective and therapeutic manner. The implications of this research suggest that the empty chair technique can be a strategic approach in school and community counseling to support the holistic psychosocial development of adolescents.

The controversy surrounding the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or vapes has become a new trend and is increasingly being used among teenagers. The cases of e-cigarette use are increasing year by year, while there are no clear regulations in Indonesia governing the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers. The aim of this outreach is to increase knowledge about the dangers of electronic cigarettes, thereby reducing their usage among teenagers. The educational method used was health education with a question-and-answer discussion. The respondents who participated in the educational activity were 62 people. Based on the results of the analysis test, there is a significant relationship between the knowledge of adolescents before and after the education.

In today’s digital era, social media platforms like TikTok are not only used for entertainment but have also become popular shopping platforms, especially among teenagers. One product that has gained significant attention is Glad2Glow, which utilizes TikTok Shop to market its products. The marketing strategies employed include viral marketing, online customer reviews, and the stimulation of spontaneous purchases (impulse buying).This study aims to determine whether these three variables have a significant influence on the purchasing decisions of teenagers in Surabaya regarding Glad2Glow products on TikTok Shop. A quantitative approach was used, with questionnaires distributed to teenagers in Surabaya as respondents. The data analysis technique applied was multiple linear regression to test the influence of each independent variable on purchasing decisions as the dependent variable. The results show that viral marketing, online customer reviews, and impulse buying all have a significant impact on purchasing decisions. This indicates that digital marketing strategies that are engaging, informative, and capable of triggering spontaneous purchases can enhance teenagers’ purchasing decisions on platforms like TikTok Shop.

This research stems from the fact that some students need support to understand the benefits of appropriate social media use, which affects their social behavior in the school environment. This will impact students' social behavior at a higher level, which should be more enjoyable as social media is more often used for entertainment rather than learning purposes. The benefits of using social media, such as improving student understanding, depend on how effectively each student utilizes it. However, it also has its downsides; for example, if students and teenagers are not properly supervised, they can be easily influenced by the negative side of social media use. This study will show the impact of social media on students' social behavior at a higher level.

Church congregations generally include ,men, women, youth, teenagers and children. It should be that when worship is held, all elements of the church gather and worship together. However, in reality there is an imbalance in the number of congregations present at church from the number of congregation members who attend each week. At GMI Pulau Sibandang, this occurs in the number of Men who attend worship every week. This study was written to analyze the role of GMI Pulau Sibandang servants in increasing the presence of fathers in worshiping at church. The research method used literature review, informal interviews and also observations at GMI Pulau Sibandang. The results showed that there were several factors causing fathers to not attend church services. This encouraged GMI Pulau Sibandang servants to pay attention to these factors and implement strategies to overcome this.

Fans of noodle food among young people are increasing every year because consumers without seeing the risk of fast food that is often consumed every day will cause disease. The emergence of this research is to develop innovative judes persea noodles where the raw material of the product is made from avocado leaves and does not use preservatives so that it can be said to be healthy food. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, which aims to understand consumer perceptions and buying interest in the innovation of healthy spicy noodles made from avocado leaves. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, including interviews with various groups such as teenagers, students, housewives, and healthy culinary actors. The results showed that the innovation of healthy spicy noodles made from avocado leaves has the potential to be accepted by the market because it contains bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, tannins, and saponins that function as antioxidants and antibacterials, and can increase the nutritional value and durability of the product naturally. In addition, consumer perception and buying interest in this product is quite high, supported by effective marketing strategies and the use of local natural ingredients. Moral Decadence due to the lack of understanding of National and State Awareness. One form that can be.

Recently, many teenagers have been doing mountain climbing, one of which is Mount Lorokan. This study examines the motivation of teenagers in climbing Mount Lorokan and looking for differences in heart rate before and after climbing. This study uses a quantitative descriptive type with a purposive sampling technique and a sample size of 30 respondents. The respondents' heart rate data was taken before and after climbing and then given a questionnaire consisting of 29 questions. It is known that the results of the pretest and posttest heart rate obtained a significant figure of 0.00 <0.05, which means that there is a difference in the heart rate of teenagers. Furthermore, the results of the motivation questionnaire show that the motivation of teenagers to climb Mount Lorokan is more influenced by intrinsic factors with a percentage value of 83.44%, compared to extrinsic factors which obtained a percentage value of 66.67%. Where each indicator has a percentage value, such as the indicator of the desire to explore one's abilities with an average value of 79.33% in the high category, the indicator of enjoying the beauty of nature with an average value of 86.33% in the very high category, the indicator of the need for relaxation with an average value of 84.67% in the very high category, the indicator of social pressure with an average value of 76.67% in the high category, the indicator of social media trends with an average value of 68.33% in the high category, and the indicator of recognition from others with an average value of 55% in the sufficient category.

An Illustrated Storybook of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Coaching Career at Manchester United is designed to narrate the journey of one of the most prominent figures in the world of football from the United Kingdom. This project addresses the lack of engaging and inspiring reading materials for Indonesian adolescents, particularly those that present biographical content in an illustrated format. The book aims to serve as an alternative form of educational and motivational media, with the ultimate goal of fostering reading interest among young readers in Indonesia. The visual elements of the book are rendered in a semi-realistic, full-color illustration style to enhance appeal and accessibility for the target audience—teenagers. The design process utilizes the glass box method, which involves the collection of data and information from external sources. These sources include academic journals, articles, websites, films, YouTube content, autobiographical e-books, and other relevant digital platforms. Data collection is conducted to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, the problem-solving approach employed is based on the 5W+1H analytical framework (What, Why, Who, When, Where, and How). The final outcome of this undergraduate thesis project is a primary medium in the form of an illustrated storybook. It is further supported by a variety of promotional media such as an e-book, T-shirt, drawstring bag, X-banner, stickers, keychains, and posters.

This article discusses the role of loving touch from parents in developing adolescent character. In facing the often complex and dynamic realities of life, a person's character plays a crucial role in shaping an individual's personality. Adolescents, as a group that tends to oppose or oppose the values held by their parents, require special guidance and attention in character formation. Using descriptive qualitative methods and literature studies, this article explores an understanding of how a parent's loving touch can influence the formation of a teenager's character. The discussion covers important aspects such as forming healthy emotional relationships, developing positive values and attitudes, boosting self-confidence, and developing empathy and social skills. The results of the analysis show that consistent and positive loving touch creates a strong foundation for adolescents' emotional, social and moral development. Parental love creates an emotionally safe environment, allowing teens to feel loved, appreciated, and have a safe place to express themselves. Apart from that, the role of parents as good role models provides examples of positive behavior that can be internalized by teenagers. The aim of developing adolescent character includes preparing them to face future challenges, forming positive values, strong attitudes, and correct orientation towards life goals. Thus, this article provides an in-depth understanding of how a parent's loving touch contributes to shaping the character of teenagers, so that it can help form a generation that has positive character, empathy and strong social skills to face the various complexities of life in the future.

The rapid development of technology in the current era of globalization has had a negative impact on the moral development of teenagers. There needs to be an effort made by the adult community to shape the character of the younger generation so that they can recognize their potential. For this reason, as scholars who play a role in the world of education, by looking at the development of the character of the young generation in the current era of globalization, we, the service team, are encouraged to also make our contribution through socialization and training to children, especially ST Station children. Yosep Suka Maju, Tanjung Selamat Parish, Medan, with the activity theme "Building Catholic Family Character (To Community Community) Stasi St. Yosep Likes to Move Forward, Tanjung Selamat Parish, Medan." Apart from the presentation of Leadership and Free Association material, discussions and training were also provided using the Community Education method. We really hope that every material provided can provide good education for children in particular and also students who are involved in service activities.