The Self-Concept of Adolescent Girls Regarding Physical Changes During Puberty

Authors

  • Ratih Indah Kartikasari Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan, Indonesia
  • Risya Secha Primindari Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan, Indonesia
  • Dian Nurafifah Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan, Indonesia
  • Andri Tri Kusumaningrum Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan, Indonesia
  • Ihda Mauliyah Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38040/js.v15i3.846

Abstract

Introduction: Self-conception is a mental health problem often experienced by teenage girls who will or have experienced menstruation, especially during early puberty. This situation requires special attention. According to a preliminary survey conducted by the researchers of the State Primary School 1 Turi District of Lamongan, 80% of teenagers have experienced physical changes. The aim of this study was to determine the description of a teenage girl's self-concept about physical changes during puberty.

Methods: descriptive research design. The research population was part of the seventh grade teenage children in the State 1 Turi High School, Turi district, Lamongan district, with a sample size of 40 teenage girls. Sampling is done using quota sampling. Data collection method with closed questionnaires. The data collected is analyzed descriptively.

Results: 92.5% of adolescents have a negative self-image. 77.5% have negative ideas about themselves, and 90% of teenagers have bad self-esteem.

Conclusion: Almost all of the teenage girls in the 7th grade in the 1st grade in Turi, Turi district, and Lamongan district have a negative self-concept. Counseling teachers and UKS (School Health Unit) should work together to provide communication, information, and education on physical changes in adolescents during puberty, especially women's gymnastics, so that they have a positive self-concept and adolescent girls' mental health is improved.

 

Keywords: self-concept, puberty, physical change, female adolescence

Author Biography

Ratih Indah Kartikasari, Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan

Prodi Kebidanan Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan

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2023-12-30

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Kartikasari, R. I., Primindari, R. S., Nurafifah, D., Kusumaningrum, A. T., & Mauliyah, I. (2023). The Self-Concept of Adolescent Girls Regarding Physical Changes During Puberty. Surya, 15(3), 114–122. https://doi.org/10.38040/js.v15i3.846

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Vol. 15 No. 3 (2023): VOL 15 NO 03 DESEMBER 2023

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