Adolescent Perceptions Research Articles

Psychological development mechanism of in-group favoritism during fairness norm enforcement

<p id="p00005">To improve the fairness perception and norm enforcement of children and adolescents in inter-group interactions, it is an essential issue in the field of educational psychology about how to reveal the interactive mechanism of group norms and fairness values during individuals' psychological development. Although in-group favoritism during fairness norm enforcement is an important topic in psychology, three main limitations need to be addressed. First, most studies use questionnaires, which are easily affected by social participation. Second, most of the research uses scenario experiments with an emphasis on the final behavioral output of social interaction while failing to effectively grasp the dynamic process of social decision-making. Finally, electroencephalogram (EEG) studies with the high temporal resolution are still lacking to reveal the dynamic process of the brain. This project aims to clarify these issues by employing a cognitive neuroscience method. Specifically, multilevel techniques, including self-reported, cognitive-behavioral, eye-tracking, and electrophysiological techniques, were used to examine the mechanism behind in-group favoritism of fairness norm enforcement from childhood to adolescence. We intend to explore the developmental process, reveal the key role of cognitive control, mentalizing, and describe their psychological development trajectory. Findings will support moral education in primary and secondary schools, and cultivate students' sense of justice and behavior.

A qualitative study of factors influencing adolescent smoking behaviors

This study was conducted in order to determine the factors that influence smoking behaviors in adolescents. This study used a qualitative approach at junior high school, from January to February 2020. The sampling technique used quota sampling. A total of 16 students) were selected as participants. Data was collected through interviews, documentation, and field observations. The data was analyzed through qualitative research analysis through the INVIVO 12 Plus Program. This study identified five themes: Smoking urge, adolescent perceptions of smoking behavior, information about the dangers of smoking, barriers to quitting smoking and smoking control strategies. Factors that influence adolescent smoking behavior were peers, parents, intentions, and adolescent self-control.

A Qualitative Study to Characterize the Humanistic Burden of Kabuki Syndrome in the United States and Canada.

IntroductionKabuki syndrome is a rare congenital condition characterized clinically by unique facial features, abnormalities in the skeleton, finger pad abnormalities, and developmental delays, as well as a range of other health issues. Existing research lacks information on the daily burden of living with Kabuki syndrome.MethodsA survey collected caregiver- and patient-reported data about the experience of living with Kabuki syndrome in order to better understand its presentation and effect on patients and their psychosocial well-being.ResultsA total of 68 participants (n = 57 caregivers and n = 11 adolescents) were recruited from the USA and Canada. Caregiver survey participants reported developmental delays and lower IQ in individuals with Kabuki syndrome compared to the general population, as well as difficulty with cognitive-related tasks, need for educational accommodations, and difficulty with particular school subjects and with daily tasks. Additionally, participants reported significant emotional, social, and communication-related impacts of Kabuki syndrome. Adolescent data largely corroborated the information collected from caregivers, with the exception of adolescents reporting the emotional and social impacts as occurring less frequently.ConclusionsKabuki syndrome is a multidimensional disease which has substantial negative effects on physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of health-related quality of life. This research adds to the limited existing body of literature on the clinical presentation of Kabuki syndrome and provides a novel perspective into the caregiver and adolescent perception of the burden of Kabuki syndrome.

HUBUNGAN PERAN ORANG TUA, TEMAN SEBAYA, MEDIA INFORMASI DAN PERSEPSI REMAJA DENGAN PERILAKU SEKSUAL REMAJA

&lt;p&gt;Sexual behavior is any behavior that is driven by sexual desire, ranging from feelings of interest to behavior of dating, making out and sex. The purpose of this study was to determine The Correlation between the Role of Parents, Peers, Information Media and Adolescent Perceptions Toward Adolescent Sexual Behavior in Junior High School Students in Kubung District, Solok Regency in 2021. The type of this study was descriptive analytic with a cross sectional approach. It was carried out on August 2021. The population was students in the second and the third grade of junior high school in Kubung, Solok Regency. They were 929 people. 90 students had been chosen by proportional stratified random sampling technique. The data were collected by questionnaire and it was analyzed by univariate and bivariate data analysis by using Chi-square test. The results obtained that adolescents whose parental roles were negative about sexual behavior were 52.2%, adolescents who had positive peers were 61.1%, adolescents who were not exposed to information media were 83.3%, adolescents who had positive perceptions about sexual behavior were as many as 51.1%, while sexual behavior balanced between adolescents who behaved sexually risky and not at risk is 50%. Last, it can be concluded that there was a relationship between peers and information media with adolescent sexual behavior Junior High School Students in Kubung District, Solok Regency in 2021. It is hoped that schools can be more optimal in providing guidance and counseling for the prevention of adolescent sexual behavior.&lt;/p&gt;

Added value of physical food products as a stimulus during interviewing

Semi-structured interviews are an often-used method for researching consumer perceptions of food products. However, understanding detailed and in-depth how consumers perceive food products is challenging for researchers because it could be difficult for consumers to express their motives and perceptions. In our previous studies using semi-structured interviews, this difficulty to express perceptions was also recognized, especially when concepts like naturalness, sustainability and healthiness were discussed. However, in both studies physical food products were used as stimuli and there was an indication that there might be differences in the number and type of answers given before and after the use of these stimuli products. Therefore, the current research aimed at showing effects and the possible value of using physical food stimuli products during semi-structured interviews. Two different studies were used to reach this aim, one study about the health perception of mothers and the other study about the naturalness, sustainability and healthiness perception of adolescents, both using snack products as physical stimuli. In both studies, the use of physical stimuli products appeared to be effective and useful. The comparison of the answers with and without stimuli products showed that using stimuli products provides more, and more detailed answers on the perception of the products. Therefore, the results of this study could serve as a guideline on the use of food stimuli products during semi-structured interviews.

Family relationship quality during the COVID-19 pandemic: The value of adolescent perceptions of change

IntroductionAdolescents typically spend decreasing amounts of time with family members, but the COVID-19 pandemic changed this pattern for many youth. The objective of the current study was to better understand adolescents' perceived change in family relationship quality, and how these perceptions were related to psychosocial functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic, accounting for more traditional measures of family relationship quality. Understanding how adolescents perceived change in relationship quality with family members during the pandemic offers novel insight into adolescents’ relationships with their families and psychosocial functioning during this period. MethodA sample of Canadian adolescents (N = 605, ages 14 to 18, 53% girls), was employed to examine patterns of adolescents’ perceived change in relationship quality with parents and siblings since the start of the pandemic, accounting for relationship quality, pandemic-related characteristics, and demographic variables. ResultsFour latent profiles were identified: youth who perceived (1) low change, (2) improvement only, (3) moderate instability and (4) high instability in relationship quality. Higher perceived instability was associated with poorer functioning, with youth who reported only improvement reporting the highest overall level of functioning. ConclusionsAdolescent perceptions of change in relationship quality were heterogeneous, and contribute to psychosocial functioning over and above their general evaluations of relationship quality. In particular, youth who perceive considerable change in their relationships with siblings and parents may require additional support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

\u201cIt was with my consent since he was providing me with money\u201d: a mixed methods study of adolescent perspectives on peacekeeper-perpetrated sexual exploitation and abuse in the Democratic Republic of Congo

BackgroundThe United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) has been marred by widespread allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) of women and girls by UN peacekeepers. There is minimal research conducted on the perceptions of communities most affected by the SEA themselves, and even less about those below the age of 18.MethodsUsing mixed-methods data, we examined the perceptions of adolescents aged 13–17 on how the lives of women and girls have been affected by the presence of UN peacekeepers within the DRC. SenseMaker, a mixed-methods narrative capture tool, was used to survey participants around six United Nations bases across eastern DRC. Each participant shared a story about the experiences of Congolese women and girls in relation to MONUSCO personnel and interpreted their own stories by answering a series of questions. Patterns of adolescent perspectives (aged 13–17) were analyzed in comparison to all other age groups and emerging qualitative themes were mapped onto quantitative variables.ResultsQuantitative data showed that adolescents were more likely, in comparison to all other age groups, to perceive interactions between peacekeepers and women/girls as being initiated by the woman/girl, that the MONUSCO personnel was perceived to be able to offer protection, and that the interactions between local women/girls and peacekeepers were sexual in nature. Three qualitative themes emerged: poverty bringing peacekeepers and women/girls together, material/financial gain through transactional sex and sex work, and support-seeking actions of affected women/girls.ConclusionsOur mixed methods data illustrate the problematic finding that adolescents facing poverty may perceive SEA as protective through the monetary and material support gained. These findings contribute to the growing body of literature on peacekeeping economies and have implications for the prevention of, and response to, peacekeeper-perpetrated SEA.

Perceptions of adolescents' racial discrimination experiences, racial identity, and depressive symptoms among Black American fathers.

This study examined whether Black American fathers' perceptions of their adolescents' experiences of racial discrimination were related to fathers' depressive symptoms and if this association was moderated by fathers' racial identity beliefs and adolescent gender. Racial discrimination is not only an individual-level but also a family-level stressor for Black families. Racial discrimination experienced by parents can spillover to influence their children; however, fewer studies have examined how adolescents' discrimination experiences relate to parents' psychological outcomes, especially among Black fathers. Data were collected via online survey from 240 Black fathers (Mage = 45.93 years, SD = 8.72) of adolescents (Mage = 14.44 years, SD = 2.11) residing in the United States. Participants completed questions about their racial identity beliefs and depressive symptoms, as well as their adolescents' experiences with racial discrimination. Regression analyses revealed that adolescent-experienced racial discrimination was directly associated with fathers' depressive symptoms. Fathers whose race was more central to them (racial centrality) had higher depressive symptoms when their adolescents had high racial discrimination experiences. Also, fathers' beliefs about how Black people are viewed by society (public regard) moderated the relation between adolescent-experienced racial discrimination and fathers' depressive symptoms differently based on adolescent gender. Adolescent gender also moderated the relation between fathers' personal feelings about being Black (private regard) and their depressive symptoms. Overall, fathers' beliefs about their race, as well as the gender of their adolescents, play a role in their psychological health when their adolescents experience discrimination.

Exploring student experiences of teacher care communication: the offering of educational care

ABSTRACT This research describes a constructivist grounded theorystudy exploring Canadian adolescent student perceptions and experiences of what the author describes as educational care, the care offered to them by their teachers. Educational care is a North American concept that resonates with the British Pastoral Care construct. Interview transcripts contributed to the production of data identifying individual codes that describe teacher actions related to the communication of educational care. Data analysis resulted in the identification of 13 distinct categories of teacher behaviors that influence the communication of care. Further conceptualization identified three dimensions of educational care: the personal dimension (caring for the student as a person), the pedagogical dimension (caring for the student as a learner), and the interpersonal dimension (caring for the student as a member of the class community). Grounded theory analysis methods and resources led to the construction of a theoretical explanation, the offering of educational care. The author also discusses how the grounded theoretical results can be merged with the educational care-related literature to suggest an additional theoretical explanation; that is, the successful communication of educational care. The study also explores potential implications for practice and for future research.

Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Rights Issues in Rural Zimbabwe

This study was aimed at examining the knowledge and perceptions of adolescents on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) rural Zimbabwe. Adolescents in Zimbabwe faces limited access to health information and services. Different factors like poverty, gender inequality, socio-cultural and economic status play a crucial role in determining adolescent’s access to ASRH knowledge. Qualitative research methodology was used in the study. Data was gathered through key informant interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The culture of communicating ASRH problems with parents was non-existent in most cases save for girls who indicated that they got information from their mothers during menstruation periods. Adolescents indicated that they had limited access to ASRH services available in their community. They further indicated that they were not utilising these services for various reasons such as social stigma, lack of information, poor quality service and the negative attitude displayed by some nurses and counsellors at the nearest health centre.

Perceptions of Adolescents and Health Workers Towards Adolescents' TB Diagnosis in Central Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Qualitative Study.

PurposePrompt diagnosis of TB among adolescents may reduce transmission and improve individual outcomes. However, TB diagnosis in adolescents is challenging. This study sought to understand challenges to adolescent TB diagnosis.MethodsWe conducted qualitative focus group discussions (FGDs) to explore adolescents’ and health workers’ perspectives on challenges to TB diagnosis among adolescents seeking care at four secondary health care facilities in Uganda. Eight FGDs were conducted: four with 32 adolescents consulting for medical care and four with 34 health workers involved in TB care.ResultsAdolescents were aware of TB and associated risk factors and believed behaviours like smoking and alcohol use are risk factors for TB. They reported school schedules limit them from seeking TB care and have to miss school or wait for holidays to seek TB diagnosis. They noted school nurses do not take much interest in diagnosing TB and do not refer them to hospitals for further evaluation when they present with TB symptoms. Furthermore, adolescents reported cross-cutting issues like loss of trust in public health systems, encountering unfriendly, judgmental and uncooperative health workers. Health workers mentioned the school environment exposes adolescents to TB as the dormitories they sleep in are overcrowded. They indicated that it was difficult to make a diagnosis of TB in adolescents as the adolescents do not disclose health information. They reported fellow health workers perceive adolescents as being at low risk of TB as they believe most often adolescents are HIV negative and thus have reduced risk of TB.ConclusionAdolescents present unique challenges that need to be addressed if TB diagnosis is to improve. These challenges could be handled by interventions that lead to minimal disruptions on school schedules, provision of adolescent-friendly services and intervention to build capacity of health care workers in the provision of adolescent-friendly services.

Perception of Youth on Reproductive Health in Boarding Boarding La Tansa in 2021

The problems of health reproduction adolescents in Indonesia caused not optimal commitment and support of the government in the form of a policy that is set on the education of sexual and reproduction for adolescents in order of family, community, and school. To continue the struggle of the nation, it is hoped that youth have ethics and morals that are responsible for the good.This study aims to determine Adolescent Perceptions of Reproductive Health in students at the La Tansa Islamic Boarding School. The research method used is qualitative research with in-depth interviews. Informants will be conducted in-depth interviews are three informants students teenage daughter at Pondok Pesantren La Tansa. The results of the study showed that the discussion about health reproduction is not a thing taboo to talk about. In the handling of all the problems of health reproduction usually with medication to the doctor or even just be left alone (in the case of vaginal discharge ), but seldom of them that experience interference health reproduction. A sense of shame and is still considered taboo became one of the factors that did not perform the treatment when it occurs the problem. Many once the benefits that will be obtained when held counseling about health reproduction, but the media are used also should be expected to make the students understand to be things about the health of reproduction it alone. To conduct counseling health cottage boarding they rarely conduct outreach on the topic of this, in addition to the situation of a pandemic covid-19 now makes counseling difficult to do because be no crowd. Based on the results of the analysis and discussion of the research is that the perception of adolescents about health reproduction in Pondok Pesantren La Tansa year 2021 is still low because of lack of knowledge of teen-related health reproduction in pond ok boarding it.

Youth Perceptions of Sex Education at The University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood during which one undergoes psychological, cognitive, and sexual changes. Indonesian youth still lack knowledge about sexuality and reproductive health, because it is still considered taboo to convey information about it. This study aims to determine the perception of adolescents about sex education at the University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta. The factors studied were knowledge and perception. This research activity was carried out in June-July 2021. This research is qualitative research and the main informants of this research are 4 students of the Faculty of Public Health, University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta, who are not married, with 2 people each from semester 4 and semester 6. The research used a phenomenological qualitative method with data analysis based on content analysis and synthesis tables. Validation of this research data using triangulation of sources and observation of secondary data. Although the informants considered there was a controversy that sex education could protect negative things, it could also increase children's curiosity towards negative things. However, all informants considered sex education very important. Informants still view the goals of sex education as normative, according to the perception of adolescent students from the Faculty of the Public Health University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta, that the current environment directs people or teenagers to have free sex

Perceptions of adolescents and young adults with allergy and/or asthma and their parents on EAACI guideline recommendations about transitional care: A European survey.

The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology has developed a guideline to provide evidence-based recommendations for healthcare professionals to support the transitional care of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with allergy and/or asthma. The goal of this work was to ensure that the draft recommendations are also important for patients. We surveyed patients aged 11-25years with allergy and/or asthma and their parents across Europe between 17 February and 16March 2020. The multilingual survey was distributed through national allergy and asthma patient organizations in Europe as well as through social media. A total of 1210 responses from 24 European countries were collected. There were 415 (34.3%) AYA and 795 (65.7%) parents. The majority of AYA (72.3%) and parents (81.9%) were female. Patients had a history of asthma (61.1%), allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (54.1%), food allergy (53.8%), atopic eczema (42.6%) and anaphylaxis (28.8%). All recommendations achieved the median score of either 'important' or 'very important'. The least supported recommendations were the use of joint clinics with both paediatric and adult physicians attending and the use of web-based or mobile technologies for communication with the AYA. The most supported recommendation was checking that the AYA is knowledgeable and compliant with their prescribed medication. Qualitative analysis revealed conditional approval for some recommendations. There was agreement from patients and parents on the importance of the draft recommendations on transitional care for AYA with allergy and/or asthma and their parents. The recommendations now need to be implemented into clinical practice across Europe.

The Role of Educational Policy-Making in Changing Awareness and Attitude (Risk Perception) in Adolescents and the Youth in Preventing Substance Dependence

The Role of Educational Policy-Making in Changing Awareness and Attitude (Risk Perception) in Adolescents and the Youth in Preventing Substance Dependence

P.210 Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult care: a Qualitative Study of Patients with Hydrocephalus and their Caregivers

Background: Hydrocephalus is a common pediatric neurosurgical condition that requires lifelong care into adulthood. Significant gaps in care are thought to exist for youth transitioning to adult care, but little is known about how patients and their caregivers feel about the process. This study examines the perceptions of adolescents, young adults and caregivers when transitioning from pediatric to adult care at a single Canadian center. Methods: 40 patient/caregivers (7 adolescents, 13 young adults and 20 parents) treated at BC Children’s Hospital participated in semi-structured interviews using the qualitative research methodologies of grounded theory. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded, with common themes identified. Results: Four overarching themes relating to the process of transitioning from pediatric to adult care were identified: (1): Inadequacy of communication between pediatric and adult care teams and patients/caregivers; (2) Uncertainty relating to the prospect of life as an adult with hydrocephalus; (3) Anxiety and fear regarding navigating a new health care environment; and (4) sadness at the loss relationships with the pediatric health care team. Conclusions: We identified a general dissatisfaction with the transitioning process for hydrocephalus. Common themes and concerns identified may form the basis of an improved transitioning model for youth with hydrocephalus as they become adults.

The effect of Korean wave on body image and eating disorders among female adolescents in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Background: Currently, Indonesia is one of the countries affected by the Korean "fever" due to the Korean wave's globalization through the media. The content of K-pop which displays model characteristics that are identical to a slender body, tall, and attractive, can lead to adolescent body image perception. The problem most often experienced by adolescents is physical appearance. The negative body image in adolescence could encourage the emergence of eating behavior disorders known as eating disorders. Objective: To analyze the relation between Korean wave exposure through media information with body image and eating disorders risk in female high school students in Yogyakarta. Methods: This research used the cross-sectional method with a quantitative approach. The research population was female first-grade high school students in Yogyakarta. The subjects of 109 female students who are qualified with the inclusion criteria: enrolled students in the selected schools, physically healthy, and willing to take part in the research; are requested to fill out the Korean wave exposure questionnaire to measure the type and frequency of exposure, the Contour Drawing Rating Scale questionnaire to measure the body image, and the Eating Attitude Test 26 to determine the eating disorders risk. Data were analyzed with the Chi-Square test and logistic regression test. Results: Univariate analysis showed that 11% of the subject was exposed to Korean wave with various type of exposure, 88.1% of the issue was dissatisfied with their body and developed negative body image, and 47.7% of the issue was at risk of eating disorders; 53% of them tend to developed diet behavior, 21.04% bulimia, and 25.96% was in oral intake restriction. The multivariate analysis showed that Korean wave exposure (RP=1.6; 95%CI=0.7-10.04) correlates significantly with negative body image perception. Eating disorders risk significantly affected by Korean wave exposure (RP=2.1; 95%CI=0.97-4.63) and body image (RP=2.93; 95%CI=1.25-5.49). Chi-Square analysis showed body image significantly correlates with eating disorders risk (RP=6.2; 95%CI=1.25-5.94). Conclusions: Exposure to Korean waves affected negative body image in female adolescents. On the other hand, Korean wave exposure and body image also affected eating disorder behavior among female adolescents.* Presented at the International Nutrition and Health Symposium (INHESION) on Sunday, November 15th, 2020, in Yogyakarta, organized by HIMAGIKA and the Department of Health Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Adolescent and Parent Perceptions of Telehealth Visits: A Mixed-Methods Study

PurposeTelehealth presents unique benefits and challenges for adolescents and their parents. This study aimed to explore adolescent and parent perceptions of privacy, confidentiality, and therapeutic alliance during telehealth video visits. MethodsThis was a cross-sectional convergent parallel mixed-methods study. English-speaking parents and 13- to 17-year-old adolescents who completed a video visit at eight academic-affiliated pediatric primary care practices in the Southeastern U.S. were recruited between September 2020 and January 2021. Online surveys were administered and analyzed using descriptive and bivariable analysis. Subsequent semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted and analyzed using thematic analysis. ResultsForty-eight adolescents and 104 parents completed surveys. Fourteen adolescents and 20 parents were interviewed. Mean ages of adolescents and parents were 15 and 46 years, respectively, and most participants identified as female, non-Hispanic, and white. Seventy-seven percent of adolescents reported very private telehealth visits. Most privacy concerns were related to the location of the visit in the patient's home or family members overhearing. Adolescents reported that alone time with their provider increased comfort in discussing sensitive issues, although only 31% of adolescents reported having time alone with their provider during their telehealth visit. Neither adolescents nor parents reported concerns about confidentiality. Interviews suggested that adolescent autonomy and independence in accessing health care may explain the positive relationship observed between therapeutic alliance and privacy. ConclusionsAdolescents and parents describe telehealth as convenient, useful, private, and confidential. Providers should strive to maximize privacy and the therapeutic alliance during video visits, including encouraging alone time and supporting adolescent autonomy and independence.

'Faking it': Exploring adolescent perceptions of depression (in)authenticity and 'attention seeking'.

Attitudes towards peers who are not perceived to be legitimately depressed, or whose depression 'authenticity' is questioned, represent a current gap in adolescent depression stigma research. This research study, therefore, investigated how perceptions of depression inauthenticity are framed in adolescent Reddit communities. This observational study used an internet-mediated, qualitative methodology to analyse forum posts from April 2019 to January 2020 on three adolescent-based subreddits. Posts were extracted using the Baumgartner Reddit Corpus. Identifiable information was removed to protect anonymity. Inductive thematic analysis identified two overarching themes, namely, public stigma and self-stigma associated with depression inauthenticity. Public stigma could be further dissected into five subthemes: (i) dichotomy between 'real' and 'fake depression'; (ii) aggression towards 'fakers'; (iii) stereotypes; (iv) attention; and (v) diagnosis. On the other hand, the theme of self-stigma consisted of subthemes: (i) self-doubt and (ii) validation and invalidation. Adolescents framed a dichotomy between so-called 'real' and 'fake depression', with hostility directed at peers perceived to be 'fake depressed'. Perceptions of depression inauthenticity were confused and inconsistent. Public and self-stigma towards depression inauthenticity enforced barriers to help-seeking. While future research should investigate to what extent these observations based on online forums mimic stigma in real-life settings, our findings have highlighted the needs for 'fake depression' stigma to be addressed by adolescent depression literacy and stigma interventions. Recent movements towards reconceptualizing depression as a dimensional construct may help to challenge these stigmatizing views of a dichotomy between 'real' and 'fake' depression. There is widespread stigma concerning perceived inauthenticity related to depression in these online adolescent communities, with vitriol targeted at peers perceived to be so-called 'fake depressed'. Adolescent depression literacy and stigma programmes should tackle stigma towards perceived inauthenticity and promote the message that all adolescent distress deserves attention and help. This involves challenging perceptions that only supposedly 'authentic', diagnosed, or diagnosable, depression is worthy of attention and support. Prevention Programmes should work to mitigate barriers to help-seeking posed by misunderstandings that distress which is kept secret is more 'authentic', and tackle gender and age stereotypes surrounding perceived inauthenticity. There is a need for clinically approved online resources targeted at adolescents who feel unsure about whether their symptoms could be indicators of depression, and to make professional advice and help more accessible for young people.

Youth Perception of QS. Al Alaq Verse 1-5 Relationship with Interest in Learning the Qur'an

Many adults do not want to care and understand them, or they have their own world that is difficult for parents to touch. Based on the phenomenon, researchers are interested in further researching what causes Muslim teenagers to be less attentive and less interested in learning the Qur'an. This study aims to determine the Perception of Adolescents towards the Qur'an Surat Al-Alaq verses 1-5 and its Relationship with Their Interest in Learning to Read and Write the Qur'an in Cibiuk Kidul Village, Cibiuk District, Kabupaaten Garut). This study used a qualitative approach. The method used was descriptive. The data collection implemented was library research. The data collection method uses descriptive methods and the author performed content analysis. Based on the correlation between variable X (Adolescent Perceptions of the Qur'an Surat Al-Alaq verses 1-5) and variable Y (Their Interest in Learning to Read and Write the Qur'an) a correlation coefficient of 0.95 with a very high qualification was obtained. This proves that the positive relationship of Adolescent Perceptions of the Qur'an Surat Al-Alaq verses 1-5 and its Relationship with Their Interest in Learning to Read and Write the Qur'an in Cibiuk Kidul Village, Cibiuk District, Kabupaaten Garut is very high.