Abstract
<p>This study aims to analyze the function of families in urban and rural areas as well as its relationship with adolescent autonomy by using cross sectional study method. The data collection time was conducted in September 2016. By proportional random sampling method, there were 72<br />samples at SMPN 2 Bogor (representing urban area) and 72 people at SMPN 2 Parung (representing rural area). Research data includes family characteristics, family functions divided into 3 dimensions (10 sub-scales) and adolescent autonomy consisting of 3 dimensions (value, emotional and behavioral). To see the correlation, the Pearson Correlation test was used and to see<br />differences in family function characteristics and gender-based autonomy was seen by the Independent T-test differential test. The results showed that the average score of family function in urban areas was 118.44, while in rural areas 121.12. This shows the function of families in rural<br />areas better than in urban areas. The average score of urban adolescent autonomy is 81.21, while in rural areas it is 77.29. This difference is significant at 99% confidence level. Adolescent autonomy is positively correlated with family function of personal growth dimension with correlation coefficient of 0.207 (at 95% confidence level). This shows that the better family<br />function then the better the adolescent autonomy.</p>
Highlights
Adolescents are a group of individuals who are in the "vulnerable" phase
Samples representing urban areas amounted to 72 people consisting of 33 men and 39 women, while samples representing rural areas amounted to 72 people consisting of 37 men and 35 women
The difference is that parents' education in urban areas does not have primary school graduates, but in rural areas, around 12.5 percent of primary school graduated and 19.45 percent are primary school graduated
Summary
Adolescents are a group of individuals who are in the "vulnerable" phase. They are no longer a manageable kid but not a self-regulating adult. According to Monks (1987), adolescence is often referred to as a transitional period where at this time adolescents experience a turbulent time in search of identity. In search of identity this adolescent tends to let go from family ties and joins a wider scope, so that they will thicken new values, norms, ordinances and customs. Introducing with new things can cause shock and eventually adolescents will experience an identity crisis (Gunarsa S D & Gunarsa, 2003). Identity crises can cause adolescent problems, more commonly known as juvenile delinquency
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