Female Junior High School Students Research Articles

Prevalence and relevant factors of depression among adolescents in Xinjiang, China: A cross-sectional survey.

The aim of this study is to elucidate the prevalence of depression and examine the contributing factors to depression among adolescents in Xinjiang, China. A stratified cluster sampling methodology was employed in this study, with the sample size determined through consideration of prior studies on adolescent depression. Employing this approach, 6 schools were chosen from each prefecture-level city, designated as urban areas, and 3 schools were selected from each county. Subsequently, individual classes were treated as units, and a minimum of 80 students from each grade were surveyed within the entire class. The investigation of adolescents involved the administration of a questionnaire assessing the factors influencing depression, along with the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Multivariate linear regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of depression. The occurrence rates of depression were 12.17%, 13.05%, 12.32%, and 9.29% in junior middle school, senior middle school, vocational high school, and college, respectively. The corresponding CES-D scores were 10.54 ± 8.26, 11.20 ± 8.37, 12.17 ± 6.94, and 11.33 ± 6.28. Significant associations with the CES-D score were observed for gender, smoking, alcohol consumption, and spending more than 4 hours online daily across the educational levels mentioned. The risk of experiencing depressive symptoms was elevated among female junior and senior high school students who spent more than 4 hours daily on the internet, engaged in cigarette smoking, and consumed alcohol. The findings underscore the significance of targeting high-risk groups, particularly through home-school collaborations, to mitigate excessive internet use and consequently reduce the likelihood of depressive symptoms in students.

FACTORS RELATED TO PRIMARY DYSMENORHORE IN STUDENTS OF MESUJI JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2, MESUJI DISTRICT OGAN KOMERING ILIR 2023

The physiological process of menstruation, which happens periodically in women, has been impacted by reproductive hormones, specifically progesterone and estrogen. Dysmenorrhea, or pain during menstruation, is one of the issues with teenage reproductive health during that time. The purpose of the research was to identify the variables associated with primary dysmenorrhea. This type of study was quantitative, with an analytic survey method and a cross-sectional approach in which the research data used primary data This study used 72 samples to represent the population of female junior high school students. The chi-square test was the data source. The study's findings a correlation between primary dysmenorrhea and physical activity (p value 0.005), menarche age (p value 0.033), and nutritional status (p value 0.044). The incidence of primary dysmenorrhea among female students at SMP Negeri 2 Mesuji in 2023 was shown to be correlated with physical activity, age at menarche, and dietary status. Adolescents should take responsibility for the key modifiable dysmenorrhea causes, like exercise routines and nutritional status, by learning more and adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Factors that Contribute to Junior High School Female Students’ Negative Attitudes toward the Study of Mathematics in the Fanteakwa District, Ghana

Students negative emotions, beliefs, and behaviours toward the study of mathematics have tremendously contributed to their poor performance in the subject and it is caused by factors emanating from home, socio-cultural background, school, students and teachers. The aim of this study was to examine factors promoting the negative attitudes of female students toward the study of Mathematics in five selected Junior High Schools within the Fanteakwa District of Ghana. The researchers, therefore, used the sequential explanatory mixed method in order to generate the data from 125 respondents comprising of 120 female students and 5 mathematics teachers using a questionnaire, a semi-structured interview, and a focused group discussion. The result showed that female learners in the district exhibited negative attitudes toward mathematics as a subject; they developed fear and hatred for the subject, lacked self-confidence. The causative factors of these attitudes included sociocultural backgrounds; the lack of female role models, early marriage, and gender stereotypes. Home factors were the lack of parental support, illiterate parents, overburden household chores and poverty. Teacher factors included not creating the enabling environment for teaching and learning, the lack of teaching learning resources during lesson. The lack of reward pages for teachers and students, in-conducive environments were factors relating to school environment. The study concluded that students in the district had negative attitudes toward learning of mathematics; they considered the subject to be difficult and developed hatred for it. These were attributed to factors relating to home, socio-cultural, school, students and mathematics teachers. The study implied that the government of Ghana and policy makers should develop gender-friendly curriculum, sensitise parents to support their children’s education, train teachers to handle the subject well. The researchers, therefore, suggest that further studies on the topic should be undertaking using a larger sample or the study can be repeated in other districts and or the entire country so that a more holistic picture can be generated.

“Dari Mata Turun ke Hati”: Penggunaan Eyelash Extensions di Kalangan Siswi Sekolah Menengah

Being attractive and beautiful has its own charm which will certainly increase self-confidence. For this reason, women try to improve their appearance, one of which is by doing facial treatment to make them look more attractive. One of the current trends is eyelash extensions which are widely used by women. This article deals with this.
 This research used a qualitative approach, and it was conducted in Makassar, involving ten female Junior and Senior High School students in Makassar. They are between 14 and 18 years old. Data collection was carried out througuh in-depth interview and observation.
 Beauty is every woman's dream regardless of age. There are various ways to look beautiful. Eyes are the main aspect of beauty because as a saying state: "from the eyes down to the heart". Eye makeup has a significant influence on the overall beauty of one’s face, even though other parts of the face are not touched by decorative cosmetics. Therefore, special attention is given to apply eye makeup, one of which is by using eyelash extensions. Eyelash extensions also have various forms, namely basic lash or natural eye, soft doll, cat eye, perfect long, open eye. The form of eyelash extensions that is popular among young women is the basic lash type because even if someone uses eyelash extensions, the appearance of this type of eyelash is more natural and not excessive. In addition, there are two types of eyelash extensions, namely classic and premium. However, choosing the form and type of eyelash extensions really depends compatibility on the shape of the user's eyes. The reasons why teenage girls use eyelash extensions are: first, because of the influence of people in their immediate environment who have used eyelash extensions; second, social media has a very significant influence on females teenagers' decisions to use eyelash extensions, through which celebrities and influencers inspire them to use eyelash extensions; third, using eyelash extensions enhance one’s self confidence; and fourth, the relatively affordable price of eyelash extensions motivates female teenagers to use them. However, despite the desire to become more beautiful by using eyelash extensions, there is a "price" that must be paid. Using eyelash extensions has an impact on one's eyes and self. If the former causes itching, irritation, and loss of eyelashes; then the latter makes eyelash extensions users addicted.

Investigating the effect of 5E-based STEM education in solar energy context on creativity and academic achievement of female junior high school students

Effective science teaching by providing students with the necessary knowledge, attitude and skills can prepare them to live in a community and face its challenges. One of the most important topics in science education is energy education, and STEM is a new approach that can be used for energy education. Solar energy was used as a suitable context in STEM-based energy education to investigate its impact on the learning and creativity of female students. The study population consisted of ninth-grade female students of the junior high school in Qarchak city in the academic year 2020–2021, and the sample consisted of 143 people who were selected by random sampling in two groups of control and experimental. The students in the experimental group underwent 5E-based STEM education in the concepts of energy and energy conversion for 7 sessions (35 min for each session) as distance learning. ANCOVA analysis showed that teaching science with the 5E-based STEM approach significantly increases creativity along with science and math learning performance in female students. The effect on creativity subscales is not the same and has a greater effect on originality and elaboration. Furthermore, There is an overlap of 50% between the top people (5%) in science and math with the top people (5%) in overall creativity in the experimental group. This overlap reaches its maximum value (75%) in the flexibility subscale.

Efektivitas Promosi Kesehatan Cuci Tangan oleh peer group terhahap Pelaksanaan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat di Pesantren Imam Syafi’iy Kota Bima

The first indicator of the success of implementing PHBS in educational institutions is being able to practice the behavior of washing hands with soap to prevent the onset of disease. Islamic boarding schools are educational institutions where students live in cottages for 24 hours. The habit of not washing hands with soap makes students easily infected with diseases such as acute respiratory infections and diarrhea. Especially in the current pandemic era. To find out the effectiveness of handwashing health promotion by peer groups on the implementation of clean and healthy living behaviors at the Imam Syafi'iy Islamic Boarding School, Bima City. This research uses a pre-experimental type of research with a one group pretest-posttest design. The research sample was 38 junior high school female students who lived at the Imam Syafi'iy Islamic Boarding School. The results of the study were 38 respondents, before being given hand washing health promotion by the peer group, most of the respondents had less hand washing habits, 16 students (42.1%), after being given hand washing health promotion by the peer group, most of the respondents had a hand washing habit. well, 26 students (68.4%). The Wilcoxon statistical test shows p-value = 0.000 < α (0.05). There is the effectiveness of hand washing health promotion by peer groups on the implementation of clean and healthy living behaviors at the Imam Syafi'iy Islamic Boarding School, Bima City.

PS-BPC11-2: PEDIATRIC BLOOD PRESSURE CATEGORY PREDICTS LONGITUDINAL VARIABILITY IN BLOOD PRESSURE IN YOUTH

Objectives: In order to identify risk factors that cause elevated blood pressure during adolescence, we aimed to evaluate the predictive effect of childhood factors on longitudinal variability of individual blood pressure during youth. Methods: Childhood data were obtained from medical checkups of Japanese male and female junior high school students aged 12–13 years during the period from 2009 to 2010. Childhood measurements were height, body weight, body mass index (BMI), systolic and diastolic blood pressures, complete blood counts, uric acid, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Childhood blood pressure was categorized as normal, elevated blood pressure, or hypertension according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical practice guideline. Linear mixed-effects models for repeated measures were used to estimate the effect of baseline childhood factors on longitudinal changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressures. Results: A total of 1304 participants were followed up to the 10th year. At baseline, the mean age was 12.6 years [SD, 0.3] and 26.2% were female. Among male participants, 6.3% were categorized as having elevated blood pressure and 8.8% were categorized as having hypertension, while among female participants 6.1% were categorized as having elevated blood pressure and 8.5% were categorized as having hypertension. Boys in the hypertension category had higher BMI, higher uric acid, and lower HDLC compared with those in the normal blood pressure category, but this trend was not statistically significant in girls. Of each childhood factor, the baseline blood pressure category according to AAP clinical practice guideline fit best with longitudinal changes in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the linear mixed-effects models. Conclusion: These results suggest that the AAP pediatric blood pressure category is the strongest predictor of longitudinal variability in individual blood pressure in youth.

Comparing Female Students' Motivation to Participate in Physical Education at First State Middle School in Malang City to Women in Buleleng Regency, Bali

Motivation is the driving force and determinant of human behaviour. The aim of this study is to find out the extent of motivation of women to participate in physical education, specifically in carrying out movement activities. The population of this study was female junior high school students from Class VII, VIII, and IX in Malang City, East Java, and women from Buleleng Regency, Bali. The data obtained included 650 respondents. In the Mann-Whitney test, they got 0.000, both groups were smaller than 0.05 (p-value <0.05), then Ho was rejected, meaning that there was a significant difference. It can be concluded that there is a significant difference in the motivation of female students from Malang City, East Java with the motivation of women from Buleleng Regency, Bali.
 Keywords: motivation, woman, physical education

Sensory processing in children and adolescents shortly after the onset of anorexia nervosa: a pilot study

BackgroundAlterations in sensory processing, such as vision, taste, and interoceptive sensation, have been reported in adult anorexia nervosa (AN). Whether these symptoms are traits, states, or “scars” due to chronic starvation has not been fully established. Based on the hypothesis that alterations in sensory processing also occur in adolescent AN in the early stages of the disease, the present study was conducted using both self-administered and parent-administered sensory processing questionnaires.MethodsChildren and adolescents with anorexia nervosa treated at a single tertiary eating disorder treatment center in Japan (AN group) and female junior high school students attending a public junior high school in Saitama Prefecture, Japan (healthy control group: HC group) were included in the study. The Sensory Profile (SP) and Adult/Adolescent Sensory Profile (AASP) were administered to the participants and their caregivers. In addition, we collected demographic data and administered the Children’s Eating Attitude Test and Autism-Spectrum Quotient Children’s version.ResultsSeventeen children and adolescents were enrolled in the AN group, and 63 were enrolled in the HC group. There was no statistically significant difference between the AN and HC groups in the quadrant scores of the AASP. In the SP, the Sensory Avoiding score and the Emotional/Social response score were higher in the AN group than in the HC group.ConclusionFrom the parents’ point of view, the patient avoids unexpected sensory stimuli, but the patients are unaware of their own avoiding behavior in the early stages of the disease. The results suggest that sensory sensitivity in AN may be a “scar” symptom due to chronic starvation and a state symptom. Longitudinal studies from shortly after the onset with larger sample sizes are needed to gain insight into the dynamic relation between sensory processing and eating disorder pathology.

Kemampuan Spasial Siswa SMP Laki-Laki Maskulin dan Perempuan Feminin dalam Memecahkan Masalah Geometri

This study aims to describe the spatial ability of masculine male and feminine female students in solving geometric problems. The subjects of this study are one masculine male gender and one feminine female gender junior high school students who had the same mathematical ability. The subject selection was carried out using the Bem Sex Role Inventory instrument and Middle Semester Assessment scores, followed by conducting TPM (Problem Solving Test) and TPM-based interviews. The data collected from the TPM results and TPM-based interviews were then analyzed by applying the following steps: categorization, reduction, data presentation, interpretation, and conclusion. The results showed that subject-1 satisfied five indicators of spatial ability, namely spatial perception, visualization, spatial rotation, spatial relations, and spatial orientation so that it can be said to have high spatial abilities. On the other hand, subject-2 only meets three indicators of spatial ability, namely spatial rotation, spatial relation, and spatial orientation, so it can be said that female students have moderate spatial abilities. It is expected that the results of this study will be useful for future research and the mathematics learning process in schools

Examining Aggression, Rumination and Self-Control under the Influence of Emotion Regulation Training and Mindfulness Training in Students with Low Academic Performance

Background and Aim: Academic performance has the main role in the students' future success. The purpose of this study was to examine aggression, rumination and self-control under the influence if effectiveness of emotion regulation training and mindfulness training in female students with low academic performance in Junior high school in Tabriz. Methods: The research design was semi-experimental with pre-, and post-test, two experimental groups and one control group. The statistical population included all the female junior high school students in Tabriz, region one with low academic performance among them 75 students were selected as the research sample and randomly assigned in three groups (two experimental and one control group). The instruments of data collection included: Tangey's self-control scale, Boss & Perry' aggression questionnaire and Nolen-Hoeksema & Marrrow' mental rumination scale. Emotion regulation package was performed in one experimental group and mindfulness package was performed in the other experimental group. Control group received no intervention. The research hypotheses were analyzed by one way ANCOVA. Results: The findings indicated that the method of emotion regulation training is more effective on aggression than mindfulness training, but regarding rumination and self-control, no significant difference was observed between two groups. Also, the results showed that there was significant difference among two experimental groups, i.e. emotion regulation training and mindfulness training and control group regarding aggression, rumination and self-control and effectiveness of these methods on decreasing mental rumination and aggression and increasing self-control was confirmed. (P=0.05). Conclusion: The results of this research showed that the use of emotion regulation and mindfulness methods can be effective in reducing aggression and mental rumination and increasing self control of students with low academic performance

Studentsand#39; learning interest in langga traditional martial arts

Langga is a traditional martial art located in Gorontalo Province, Indonesia. This study aims to survey students' interest in learning the traditional Langga martial arts. The sample of this study is the sample in this study as many as 200 male and female junior high school students who were taken through certain considerations in the Province of Gorontalo, Indonesia. The method of collecting data in this study was through a questionnaire distributed through a Google form consisting of 10 questions. The result is that respondents do not know Langga either directly or indirectly. However, respondents still want the Langga martial arts to be sustainable, even if it should be taught to local content in schools.

The Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Adolescents’ Moral Decision Making and Moral Behavior

Background and Objectives: The study of interventions for improving decision making and ethical behavior are of interest to researcher. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of tDCS on adolescents’ decision-making and moral behavior. Methods: The method of the present study is quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. 32 female high school students in Tehran were randomly selected and randomly divided into two groups of 16 people. The instruments used included the Ethical Sensitivity, Ethical Decision Making, and Ethical Behavior. Brain stimulation was performed with the TDCS device and at the DLPFC point of the brain anodally and unilaterally in six sessions of 20 minutes, 24 hours apart, with a voltage of 2 mA. Then, post-test was performed on both groups. Data were analyzed using t-test. Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between the tDCS group and the control group in the variables of ethical decision making and ethical behavior (P<0.0001). Due to the difference in means, the tDCS group performed better than the control group. Conclusion: In a general conclusion, it can be stated that a 6-session course of tDCS brain stimulation has a positive effect on the decision-making and moral behavior of ninth grade junior high school female students, so it is necessary to examine the effectiveness of this intervention with different groups and in various conditions. And in the case of confirming this finding, it should be considered in counseling and planning centers.

The Association between Milk Intake and Nutrient Intake Adequacy among Japanese Female Junior High School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The consumption of dairy products, including milk, may be important for improving the overall quality of a diet. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between milk intake and nutritional adequacy among Japanese female junior high school students. The participants of this study were Japanese female junior high school students aged between 12 and 15 years. Dietary habits over the past month were assessed by a brief self-administered diet history questionnaire. The adequacy of each nutrient intake was determined based on the Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese 2020, with two goals: the estimated average requirement for fourteen nutrients and tentative dietary goals for preventing lifestyle-related diseases for six nutrients. The participants were classified into five groups according to milk intake (Q1 (lowest) to Q5 (highest)) by quintile. The adequacy of vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium, and potassium were higher among students with a higher milk consumption than among those with a lower milk consumption. However, the intake of saturated fatty acids was in excess among higher milk consumers. The present study suggests that milk intake was related to an adequate intake of some vitamins and minerals and an inadequate intake of saturated fatty acids among Japanese female junior high school students.

Evaluation of Physical Activity and its Effective Factors in Junior High School Female Students in Rafsanjan City: Application of Social-cognitive Theory, 2017-18

Evaluation of Physical Activity and its Effective Factors in Junior High School Female Students in Rafsanjan City: Application of Social-cognitive Theory, 2017-18

The Effect of the Thematic Memorization of the Qur’an on the Students’ Self-Regulation in Farahan

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of thematic memorization of the Qur’an on the students’ self-regulation. Method: The research method was quasi-experimental. The statistical population included all the seventh grade junior high school female students in Farahan, Markazi province, Iran, who were studying in the academic year 2020-2021. From among the junior female high schools, and from among the seventh grade classes, one school and two classes respectively were selected randomly. There were 30 students in the both classes which were randomly divided into the experimental and control groups. For this purpose, a pretest-posttest design with a control group was used. The Beaufort’s self-regulation questionnaire was used to collect the data of the study. After confirming the face and content validity of the questionnaire, its reliability was calculated through Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.85. The analysis of covariance and ETA coefficient were used to analyze the data. Findings: The findings showed that thematic memorization of the Holy Qur’an promoted 34.8% of students’ self-regulation. Conclusion: Therefore, it can be said that the level of students’ self-regulation can be improved thanks to the memorization of Divine verses and familiarity with the Holy Qur’an.

MALE AND FEMALE EFL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF MIND MAPPING METHOD TO INCREASE SPEAKING ABILITY

This study investigated perception of male and female junior high school students’ on mind mapping method employing qualitative method. Classroom observation was used to get perception of male and female students before conducting the questionnaire. Interview was administered to 2 male and 2 female students from 20 students. The findings revealed that: 1) the male and female students perceived mind mapping method interesting to increase speaking ability; 2) female students were more active and enthusiastic in learning process to increase speaking ability than male; 3) female students submitted a better results of the assignments given by their teacher in effort to increase speaking ability by using mind mapping method; 4) mapping method is very helpful to increase speaking ability of male and female junior high school. This study suggests that the teacher should master and have a better understanding of mind mapping method with the purpose of equipping students various knowledge and English interest to increase their speaking ability. Keywords: gender, mind mapping, perception, speaking ability,

ASSOCIATION OF CHILDHOOD PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND LABORATORY PARAMETERS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IN JAPANESE YOUNG ADULTS

Objective: We aimed to identify childhood risk factors for high blood pressure (BP) in young adults. Design and method: Childhood data were obtained from medical checkups of Japanese male and female junior high school students aged 12-13 years during the period from 2008 to 2009. Childhood variables were sex, body weight, body mass index (BMI), systolic BP, complete blood count, uric acid, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol, and low density lipoprotein cholesterol. The 1129 participants were followed up for average 8.6 years with a range of 6.0 to 9.0 years. High BP was defined as elevated BP and hypertension of ACC/AHA BP category (systolic BP 120 mmHg or more and/or diastolic BP 80 mmHg or more). Results: At the follow-up, the prevalence of high BP was 42.2% in male young adults and 7.7% in female young adults. The mean systolic/diastolic BP was 117.8 [SD, 10.1] / 63.6 [SD, 6.1] mmHg in men and 105.2 [SD, 9.6] / 59.6 [SD, 5.5] mmHg in women. Univariable logistic regression analysis showed that systolic BP (odds ratio 1.56), body weight (1.50), uric acid (1.38), and red blood cell (1.31) at childhood baseline were significantly associated with high BP in male young adult, whereas variables associated with high BP were not found in female young adults because few women developed high BP. A logistic regression analysis with the stepwise method indicated that the regression model including systolic BP, body weight, WBC, platelet count, and uric acid had a high prediction power for high BP in male young adults (Area under curve 0.660, p < 0.001). Conclusions: These results suggest that childhood medical checkup information including BP, anthropometric data, and laboratory parameter can contribute to the prediction of future high BP in young adults.

Behind the Knowledge and Attitude: Female Adolescent in Looking at Physical Appearance Change during Puberty at SMPN 1 Telaga Biru Gorontalo

As a period of life, the adolescence is an important stage that a person must go through before he reaches adulthood. During adolescence, many changes occur both biologically, psychologically and socially. Generally, the process of physical change occurs faster than mental maturation. The changes in physical appearance that occur in adolescents can cause anxiety and awkwardness for adolescents because they require them to adjust to the changes that occur. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of young women in preparing for physical appearance changes during puberty in SMP Negeri 1 Telaga Biru, Gorontalo District, Gorontalo Province, Indonesia. This type of research is a quantitative study with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all of the 163 female junior high school students of SMP Negeri 1 Telaga Biru 1 in Gorontalo. The sampling technique used stratified random sampling on grade VII to IX students. The obtained samples were 54 students. Data processing was analyzed using chi square test. Based on the research results, it was found that the relationship between the knowledge of young women in dealing with physical changes at puberty was p value = 0.009 < 0.05. Second, there is a relationship between the attitudes of young women in dealing with physical changes at puberty with the results of the chi square test showing the p value = 0.007 < 0.05. The conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between adolescent knowledge in dealing with physical changes at puberty and there is a relationship between adolescent attitudes in dealing with physical changes at puberty. Researchers expect that in dealing with changes during puberty, adolescents must equip themselves with knowledge and have a positive attitude.

The Effectiveness of Training Spiritual Intelligence on Responsibility among the Junior High School Female Students in Qom in School Year 2019-2020

The Effectiveness of Training Spiritual Intelligence on Responsibility among the Junior High School Female Students in Qom in School Year 2019-2020