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This research examines the influence of self-confidence on interpersonal communication directed at two groups, namely people who are known and people who are not known in late adolescence. The main problem behind this research is that when researchers observe the surrounding environment, they see a lack of self-confidence in late adolescents in interpersonal communication. This research method uses a quantitative approach with questionnaire techniques. The sample in this study was 61 students for known people and 24 students for unknown people. The results of the first research from hypothesis testing using the Pearson Correlation test technique showed a Sig. (2-tailed) is 0.666 > 0.05, it can be concluded that Ha is rejected and Ho is accepted, so there is no influence of Self-Confidence on Interpersonal Communication in Final Adolescents of the KPI Study Program at IAI AL-AZIS for known people. The second study used the Spearman Rank correlation test technique showing a Sig value. (2-tailed), namely 0.002 < 0.05, it can be concluded that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected, so there is an influence of Self-Confidence on Interpersonal Communication in Final Adolescents of the KPI Study Program at IAI AL-AZIS Indonesia for unknown people.

This research was conducted to describe the impact of fatherlessness on children's socio-emotional conditions. This topic was chosen because the presence of a father in a child's life has a very important role in shaping the child's socio-emotional aspects. However, the phenomenon of fatherlessness is increasing in society, whether due to divorce, problems in marriage, father's death, or fathers working outside the city. This research uses a systematic literature review to analyze data obtained from various sources. Based on the data findings, it can be seen that children who experience fatherlessness tend to have low self-confidence, have difficulty adapting to the social environment, and experience socio-emotional problems such as loneliness and loss. These impacts can be seen from various phases of development starting from early childhood, adolescence, even to early adulthood.

The drama Ayahku Pulang is able to describe Indonesian families during the colonial era. This story is very stressful between family members. One of the people who experiences the most spiritual turmoil is Gunarto, a young man who is now an adult. Gunarto shows a tough, cynical nature, and does not accept his parents back who are no longer worthy of being his mainstay. In this context, the character of Gunarto is a very interesting literary object for research among teenagers. His position is so important for research on adolescent psychology because at this time they are in the midst of an identity crisis, regarding the search for identity. The purpose of this study is to analyze the character of Gunarto as a representation of the inner conflict of adolescents in the drama Ayahku Pulang using Erikson's development theory. According to Eriksonian theory, adolescence is in search of identity through protest against wrong roles. Gunarto in this case is compared with a character who not only faces external conflict in his relationship with his father, but also internal conflict about the child's self-awareness, feelings of disappointment, and the need for emotional stability. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with drama text analysis techniques. Data obtained from the original manuscript of Ayahku Pulang were analyzed descriptively-analytically to explore the dynamics of Gunarto's psychology holistically. From this study, the importance of understanding the psychology of adolescence in literary works, especially when it comes to the relationship between parents and children. Gunarto's character is the voice of a wounded youth. This study focuses on literary psychology and is codified in Indonesian families. This scope opens up criticism of the role and how consistent the parental figure is in developing the identity of the younger generation.  

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.      

Student motivation to learn is an issue that must be paid attention to by everyone, be it the family or the school. Entering adolescence, children will more often experience ups and downs in motivation when studying, ups and downs in learning motivation are influenced by poor emotional intelligence. The aim of this research is to find out the effect of emotional intelligence on the learning motivation of class VIII students at SMPN 6 Bukittinggi. The technique used for sampling was a purposive sampling technique with an instrument in the form of a questionnaire which was distributed to 123 students. The results of the analysis show that emotional intelligence has a significant influence on learning motivation with a correlation value of 0.353 and a coefficient of determination of 0.125. In conclusion, emotional intelligence has an influence of 12.5% ​​on learning motivation, while 87.5% is influenced by other factors not examined in this research. It is hoped that the results of these findings can encourage schools and families to help students have good emotional intelligence so that students have good motivation to learn.Emotional Intelligence

Knowledge of the reproductive system and organs greatly affects the health of adolescent girls. Adolescence is also called puberty. Preconception is the time when the egg unites with the sperm, which occurs in women before pregnancy. Methods: This study is a non-experimental study that applies a quantitative approach, where the information collected is in the form of numbers. It implements a descriptive analytic design with a cross-sectional correlational method. Data was collected by filling out a questionnaire. The number of respondents was 107 people who were taken by purposive sampling technique. The data obtained were then statistically analyzed using Somers'd Correlation. Results: The results obtained from the analysis showed that of the 107 respondents, most had characteristics of 17 years of age as much as 72.9%. The results also showed that 82.2% of respondents experienced good reproductive health knowledge and 3.7% of respondents experienced poor reproductive health knowledge. A total of 51.4% of respondents had good preconception management and 2.8% of respondents had poor preconception management. Conclusion: In this conclusion states that, there is a relationship between the knowledge of adolescent girls about reproductive health and preconception management with a value (p value = 0.001 <0.05) and the value of r (correlation) is 0.627 which indicates that the value of a strong correlation means, the better the reproductive health knowledge, the better the preconception management value.

Teenage pregnancy is important issue because reproductive organs are not ready and can endanger mother and child she is carrying. Other impacts are premature babies and increased maternal and child mortality rates, due to lack of proper newborn care. was determine relationship between teenage pregnancy and incidence of prematurity and ability to care for newborns. This research is a type of quantitative research using a Cross Sectional approach. Data collection was carried out using questiobbaire. Number of respondents was 70 people with a purposive sampling technique. Based on analysis result, it was obtained that from 70 respondents of study, majority had characteristics of adolescence as much 64,3%. Overall gender characteristics were female 100%, with characteristics of majority of education level having a high school education of 57,1%. Characteristics of majority of jobs were housewives as much 45,7% and private employees as much 42,9%. Result of study also showed that teenage pregnancy less than 19 years old experienced premature births 28% and mature 72%, while teenage pregnancy more than 19 years old experienced premature births 4,4% and mature 95,6%. Teenage pregnancy less than 19 years old were able to carry out newborn baby care with 48% good ability, 40% moderate ability, and 12% poor ability, while teenage pregnancy more than 19  years old were able to carry out newborn baby care with 77,1% good ability, 4,4% moderate ability, and 2,2% poor ability. Research result it can be concluded there is relationship between teenage pregnancy and incidence of prematurity and ability to care for newborns with p-value of 0,008 (<0,05) for incidence of prematurity and p-value of 0,000 (<0,05) for newborn care.

Adolescence is a time of fast physical and psychological development. Between the ages of 10 and 19, adolescence takes place during the childhood and adulthood periods. Teenagers are particularly susceptible to abnormal behavior, such as bullying. Bullying is common in schools and can be brought on by bad settings or family dynamics. The effects of bullying behavior include tension, anxiety, and sadness. Stress usually occurs where bullying demands are usually like cognitive environments, personality. Untreated stress in teenagers can result in substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, and other negative interactions. Method: This study uses a cross-sectional technique and is classified as quantitative research. Female students from SMP Islam Sultan Agung 4 Semarang served as the sample. Simple random sampling was the method employed, with 114 participants. The chi square test was the correlation test employed in this investigation. Results: Based on the results of the analysis, it was obtained that of the 114 respondents, most of them had age characteristics of 13 years as many as 51 or 44.7%, and were female as many as 114 or 100.0%. According to the study's findings, 67.5% of female students reported having high stress levels, while 63.2% reported moderate verbal bullying. A p value of 0.035 was revealed by statistical testing that used the chi square test. Conclusion: Stress levels (victims) and the prevalence of verbal bullying behavior in female teenagers are closely correlated (p value 0.035).

Reproductive health education for adolescents to prevent risky sexual behavior that has a negative impact on physical and mental health. Adolescence is full of changes that make them vulnerable to misinformation about sexuality. In Indonesia, although reproductive health cases are high, education based on scientific knowledge is still lacking. Therefore, comprehensive education is needed through attractive counseling methods such as animated videos and questionnaires to measure adolescents' understanding. This study used a quantitative research approach. The research design used in this study was a pre-test and post-test approach. Data collection was done in a questionnaire. The number of respondents was 85 with purposive sampling technique. The data obtained was processed statistically using the slovin formula. Based on the results of the analysis, it was found that of the 85 respondents, most had age characteristics of adolescents aged 16-19 years as much as 100%. Gender characteristics in this study were male as many as (42.3%) respondents and female as many as (57.6%) respondents, with the characteristics of most of the highest data being in class XII-1 (35.2%) and the lowest data was class X-1 (30.5%). The results also showed the effect of good attitude before education (88.2%) and (97.6%) good attitude after education and good behavior before education (88.2%), (97.6%) good behavior after education. There is an effect of reproductive health education with attitudes and sexual behavior of adolescents (p value <0.05)

Adolescence is a crucial stage in a person's life that is characterized by various changes. This period is characterized by high curiosity about various things, including promiscuity and drug abuse issues. This research is intended to overcome a number of challenges in increasing public awareness and knowledge, especially among adolescents, about the dangers of promiscuity and drug abuse at SMA Negeri 8 South Tangerang. This research design used the Quasi Experiment method with the One Group Pre Test-Post Test design. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 8 South Tangerang in October 2024. The sampling technique applied was non-probability sampling technique and the sample used consisted of 32 students from SMA Negeri 8 South Tangerang. It can be seen that the average value of the difference in knowledge before and after the provision of health education is 24.53, with a standard deviation of 12.139, and obtained a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000. It can be concluded that, overall, the activities of providing education through health counseling for students of SMA Negeri 8 South Tangerang regarding the dangers of promiscuity and drugs show positive results. Keywords: Adolescents, Drugs, Education, Promiscuity.

Adolescence is a crucial stage in a person's life that is characterized by various changes. This period is characterized by high curiosity about various things, including promiscuity and drug abuse issues. This research is intended to overcome a number of challenges in increasing public awareness and knowledge, especially among adolescents, about the dangers of promiscuity and drug abuse at SMA Negeri 8 South Tangerang. This research design used the Quasi Experiment method with the One Group Pre Test-Post Test design. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 8 South Tangerang in October 2024. The sampling technique applied was non-probability sampling technique and the sample used consisted of 32 students from SMA Negeri 8 South Tangerang. It can be seen that the average value of the difference in knowledge before and after the provision of health education is 24.53, with a standard deviation of 12.139, and obtained a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000. It can be concluded that, overall, the activities of providing education through health counseling for students of SMA Negeri 8 South Tangerang regarding the dangers of promiscuity and drugs show positive results. Keywords: Adolescents, Drugs, Education, Promiscuity.

This study aims to examine the effect of education on the adherence of adolescent girls to iron supplementation tablets (IST). Anemia in adolescent girls is a significant health problem, influenced by iron loss during menstruation and increased iron requirements during growth. Low adherence to IST consumption is caused by various factors, including unpleasant side effects after consuming IST, the perception of being healthy and not needing medication, and a lack of knowledge about the dangers of iron deficiency anemia in adolescence. The method used is a narrative review, with research journal sources related to the adherence of adolescent girls in consuming IST. These research journals were obtained from Google Scholar and selected those published in the last five years (2019-2023). The review results indicate the importance of education in increasing adherence to IST consumption. Audiovisual methods, such as videos and YouTube, have proven effective. Additionally, support from health workers and pharmacists is crucial in increasing the adherence of adolescent girls to IST consumption. It is concluded that innovative education and good support are essential in increasing the adherence of adolescent girls to IST consumption.

Background: During adolescence, a number of changes occur such as sexual, physical, psychological, and social changes that all appear at the same time. One of the health problems that are often faced by young adults is reproductive health problems because during adolescence, puberty will occur, a period of rapid maturation of sexual organs that will affect decision making, sexual behavior and reproductive health so that adolescents will be motivated to explore sexual experiences which if carried out without direction can result in adolescents engaging in sexual activities that can trigger Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Objective: To assess the extent to which counseling for adolescents can have a positive impact in increasing adolescent knowledge about STIs and whether the program is effective in improving understanding and quality of life for adolescents. Community Service Results: There was an increase in subject knowledge before being given health counseling about Sexually Transmitted Infections which was not good with an average score of 75 while subject knowledge after being given health counseling through leaflets and animated videos with a score of 100.

Adolescence is a transition period from child to adult. Problems that often arise as a result of physical changes, emotional changes and social changes in adolescents are free sexual behavior, early pregnancy, and contracting sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. Early pregnancy can have a detrimental impact, especially on young women, both physically, psychologically and socially. Physically, a teenage mother faces a higher risk of eclampsia, puerperal endometritis, and systemic infections than women aged 20 to 24 years, and babies of teenage mothers face a higher risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and severe neonatal conditions. Objective: to determine the knowledge and attitudes of young women regarding early pregnancy. This type of research is a case study using descriptive research with a sample size of 5 people. Results: characteristics of respondents aged 14-19 years. With an average education level of middle school and high school. Most of the knowledge of young women who do not understand about early pregnancy is 80% and those who already understand it is 20%. Conclusion: knowing the knowledge and attitudes of young women regarding early pregnancy where the majority of young women have insufficient knowledge and unsupportive attitudes.

Adolescence is an important developmental phase for individuals. During this phase, teenagers require direct interaction with their environment. However, faceto-face interactions have decreased due to the rise of social media. One of the social media platforms that can be used is Instagram. Instagram offers engaging features such as photo and video sharing, allowing teenagers to express themselves. The process through which teenagers express themselves on social media is called selfpresentation. Teenagers’ self-presentation can be positive, authentic, or negative, inauthentic, and is influenced by their self-esteem. Therefore, this study aims to explore the relationship between self-esteem and self-presentation among Instagram users. This research employs a quantitative method with 337 adolescent Instagram users as respondents. The analysis technique used is multiple correlation testing. The findings indicate a positive relationship between self-esteem and selfpresentation among Instagram users, with the relationship between self-esteem and real self-presentation showing the strongest contribution, with a correlation coefficient of 0.573. This suggests that the higher the self-esteem, the more positive the self-presentation by the teenage Instagram users. The implications of this study are that teenagers' self-esteem can enhance their self-presentation in a positive way, aligned with their true selves.