Predictive factors contributing to violent behavior in adolescents

Rhein Djunaid; Junaiti Sahar; Widyatuti Widyatuti; Sutanto Priyo

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6n2.11483

Authors

Rhein Djunaid
riansyahdjunaid@gmail.com
Nursing Program, Faculty of Health & Sport, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Junaiti Sahar Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
Widyatuti Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
Sutanto Priyo Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia

Keywords:

adolescents, external factors, internal factors, nursing professionals, violent behavior

Abstract

Purpose: : This study investigated the predictive factors that influence violent behavior in adolescents in Gorontalo City because is the leading and most common problem in society, increasing the death rate in adolescents yearly. Violent behavior is caused by various factors internal and external. Method: This quantitative study employed a cross-sectional study of 217 junior high school students aged 11-15 years. Results: The results of the bivariate test showed that the p-values were 0.001 self-control, 0.008 self-efficacy, 0.001 self-concept, 0.001 stress, 0.001 parenting, 0.002 peers, and 0.001 the school environment. Thus, all variables have a significance value smaller than the p-value (<0.05), meaning that all variables affect violent behavior in adolescents. Conclusion: all variables have a significant effect on violent behavior in adolescents. Nursing professionals are expected to be able to recognize symptoms and prevent the occurrence of violent behavior in adolescents to reduce its negative impact.

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