Factors That Influence Adolescent Self Confidence
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2015-06-20
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Adolescence is a developmental stage in the life cycle of humans are susceptible to a variety of mental
problems. The existence of the adolescent problems can be attributed to a lack of self-confidence. The
purpose of this study is to determine the factors related to adolescent self confidence using descriptive
correlation design with a cross-sectional approach. Research conducted in the District of Kulim District
Tenayan Raya Pekanbaru City with 100 total respondents. Samples are taken using proportionate stratified
random sampling technique that has been requested to complete a questionnaire that has been tested for the
validity and reliability. Based on an analysis using Chi-square test, it is obtained that there are significant
relationship (p value < 0.05) between the two variables namely parenting style (p value = 0.00) and peers (p
value = 0.00) with adolescent self confidence. Based on the results of this study, it is suggested to public
health officials to more understand about the various factors that influence adolescent self confidence, which
can be used as a basis for providing health education for the increase adolescent self confidence.
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Adolescents, parenting style, peers, self confidence