Premarital Research Articles

Premarital Sexual Behavior, Sexual Assertiveness, and Sex Guilt Among College Students

The phenomenon of premarital sexual behavior in college students is a moral problem demanding serious attention. A key determinant in reducing this behavior is the interplay between sexual assertiveness and sex guilt. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of sexual assertiveness and sex guilt on premarital sexual behavior. A quantitative approach is used with multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The participant consists of 153 students residing in Bandung City, aged 18-24 years, who are presently or have been in a relationship and are unmarried. The results show that sexual assertiveness and sex guilt have negative significant effect on premarital sexual behavior both simultaneously and partially with contribution of 35.9%. In conclusion, these variables are crucial for students as they can prevent them from engaging in premarital sexual behavior ranging from mild to severe risks.

The Relationship Between Self-efficacy and Intention to Engage in Premarital Sex Among Adolescent Students in Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania

The study examined the relationship between self-efficacy and intention to engage in pre-marital sex among adolescent students in public secondary schools in Tanzania. It employed a quantitative approach guided by correlation design, using structured questionnaires. Three hundred and fifty-seven (357) participants were involved: 172 males and 185 females. The results showed that 61.6% of the respondents had a reasonably high level of self-efficacy, while 70.1% had a lower level of intention to engage in premarital sex. It was also found that there was no statistical relationship between self-efficacy and intention to engage in premarital sex among adolescent students in public secondary schools (p=0.78>0.05). Therefore, the government—through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology—should introduce self-efficacy programmes in the secondary school curriculum, which will help improve moral, social, cognitive and emotional qualities in adolescent students, so that they abstain from any risky sexual behaviours.

Strategi Komunikasi Pusat Informasi Dan Konseling Remaja (PIK R) Merpati Pada Program Generasi Berencana Di SMKN 3 Kota Bengkulu


 
 
 
 The Genre program is a forum for developing national character because it teaches adolescents to stay away from early marriage, premarital sex and narcotics. The research aims to find out the Communication Strategy of the Youth Information and Counseling Center (PIK R) Merpati on the Generation Planning Program at SMKN 3 Bengkulu City.The method used in this research is qualitative research. This research uses Everett M. Rogers' innovation diffusion communication model which consists of: The results showed that first, PIK R Merpati SMKN 3 Bengkulu City provided knowledge on the importance of maintaining adolescent reproductive health only by conducting direct socialization during student orientation (MOS) for students of SMKN 3 Bengkulu City, namely through regular meetings to PIK R Merpati members. Furthermore, knowledge is also carried out by indirect socialization through the Instagram account @pikrmerpatismkn3. Second, the persuasion of PIK R Merpati trainers is by giving appreciation to students in the form of gifts for being active in the education of maintaining adolescent reproductive health. The socialization media used by PIK R Merpati is by disseminating videos and pamphlets on social media Instagram account @pikrmerpatismkn3 such as animations, and cartoons. Third, the decision of students of SMKN 3 Bengkulu City is that the majority accept it while only one student rejects it. Fourth, Confirmation of students of SMKN 3 Bengkulu City accepts well the education of maintaining adolescent reproductive health on the grounds that they consider the information important. While students who reject education because they do not get permission from their parents. The Communication Strategy of the Merpati Youth Information and Counseling Center (PIK R) on the Generasi Berencana Program at SMKN 3 Bengkulu City has been running well but has not been fully maximized because the number of followers of PIK R Merpati participants has not shown a significant increase in the number of followers of PIK R activities each year, because the communication strategy focuses more on face-to-face socialization while socialization through media only Instagram accounts should involve more social media as a medium of education.
 
 
 

INCREASING ADOLESCENTS’ KNOWLEDGE REGARDING JUVENILE DELINQUENCY USING A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY APPROACH

Juvenile delinquency, if defined through the opinions of several psychologists, is simply:all acts that violate the rules, whether legal rules or local customs that apply withincertain areas of society (Karlina, 2020). The number of juvenile delinquents in Indonesia is always increasingamounting to 10.7% and these include cases of theft, murder, promiscuity and drugs (Hardin& Nidia, 2022). The implementation stage was carried out using the Talk-Show method to students regarding problemsjuvenile delinquency and the role of sport/physical activity as an effort to prevent juvenile delinquency. Based on the resultsPre-Post Test of 5 sub-topics covering the definition of adolescence, pre-marital sex, drugs, smoking, and physical activityobtained Pre-Test results, 71.14% of respondents answered correctly, and Post-Test 81.53% of respondents who hadanswered correctly. Through the data that has been mentioned, increasing knowledge regarding juvenile delinquency throughthe Talk-Show method experienced an increase of 10.39%. Efforts to increase knowledge of juvenile delinquencyThrough this Talk-Show method, it is hoped that it will be able to provide broad knowledge to teenagerssignificantly affects development and growth in adolescence both physically and psychologically.And with this socialization, it is hoped that it will be able to provide positive direction for shifting focus todelinquency that occurs in teenagers.

SEX EDUCATION FOR SMART POPULATION

Poverty and human security are domestic problems that occur in many countries. This caused by the population continuing to increase and not being optimal in suppressing the population which increase every minute. Sex education is one of the solutions to reduce the population and explain that premarital sexual behavior continues to increase from year to year. For instance, the emergence of unwanted pregnancies, abortions, dropping out of school, and contracting non-communicable diseases. This study aims to examine the sex education for smart population to enriching human security and reduction the poverty. Due to the fact that such education would seek to empower people to make the right decisions with correct information on anatomy, contraception, and disease identification and prevention. The intended effects of the intervention include prevention of unintended births, prevention of AIDs and sexually transmitted diseases, and the prevention of overpopulation which can cause hunger and it will happen eventually in malnutrition everywhere.

EDUCATION INFLUENCE THROUGH SPINNING WHEEL ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF ADOLESCENT KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES ABOUT PRE-MARITAL SEX IN SMAN 10 BENGKULU CITY

Background: Adolescence is a time when everyone is curious about everything, including one sexual problem. Adolescents require sexual education instruction at this time in their personal development. Objective: The purpose of this study is to see how teaching using the Spinning Wheel affects adolescents' knowledge and attitudes toward premarital sex at SMA Negeri 10 in Bengkulu City. Method: This study employs a pre-experimental design with single-group pretest and posttest techniques. Proportionate stratified random sampling was performed with 40 class X students from SMA Negeri 10 Bengkulu City, and pre and post-questionnaires were employed for data collection. The analytical method uses the Wilcoxon test. Result: The results showed that there was an increase in the average knowledge of adolescents before (10.50) and after education (13,70) with a mean difference (3.2), an increase in the average attitude before (33.65) and after being given education (38.48) with a mean difference (4.83). There is an educational influence through the media Spinning Wheel On The increase in knowledge (P-Value=0,000) and attitudes (P-Value=0,000)of adolescents about premarital sex at SMA Negeri 10 Bengkulu City. Conclusion: There is an educational influence using Spinning Wheel media on teenagers' knowledge and attitudes about premarital sex. It is hoped that academics, educational institutions, and other researchers will use the Spinning Wheel media and develop android-based learning methods and other games to increase the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents, especially about premarital sex. Keyword: Teenagers, Premarital Sex, Spinning Wheel

Permissive Attitude towards Premarital Sex Among University Students in Malaysia - Does Childhood Abuse Play A Role?

Introduction: Despite it being culturally forbidden, youth are voluntarily engaging in premarital sex which could lead to poor sexual behaviour in adult life. This nationwide study aimed to determine the prevalence of permissive attitude towards premarital sex among young university students and its associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2021 to December 2021 among students attending higher education institutions in Malaysia using stratified random sampling. A self-administered online questionnaire was used that captured participants’ sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of sexual health, childhood abuse, and attitudes toward premarital sex. Data were analysed using SPSS 27. Results: Out of 1171 respondents, 42.4% have demonstrated permissive attitude towards premarital sex. Half had adequate knowledge on sexual health (50.2%). Among the four types of childhood abuse, only emotional abuse (p=0.02) was found more likely (AOR: 2.01; 95% CI: 1.30-3.12, p=0.02) to have permissive attitude towards premarital sex. Being a Muslim (p<.001) and living in urban area (p=0.03) were protective factors against having permissive attitude towards premarital sex. Participants who have and adequate knowledge on sexual health (p<.001), smoke or vape (p=0.05) and consume alcohol (p<0.001) were more likely to have permissive attitude towards premarital sex. Conclusion: Childhood abuse, especially emotional abuse, should not be underestimated. Permissiveness regarding premarital sex is of great concern. Permissiveness can lead to risky sexual behaviour. Preventive measures should be taken to promote positive attitudes toward premarital sex and to raise awareness about childhood abuse.

Pornography consumption, premarital sex attitudes, and the moderating role of age: Replication in two U.S. panels

Pornography use, sexual attitudes, and age differences in sexual outcomes have each been of longstanding interest to sexologists. Few sexological studies have considered how the association between pornography consumption and sexual attitudes may be moderated by age differences, however. Further, few pornography scholars have directed their research efforts toward replication studies despite calls for an increased emphasis on replication across the social and behavioral sciences. This rapid communication attempted to replicate one of the earliest longitudinal panel studies of the relationship between pornography consumption and sexual attitudes among U.S. adults and the first to examine whether the prospective association between pornography use and attitudes toward premarital sex varies by the age of the pornography consumer. While the present replication results were largely consistent with the original study, they also reinforced the position that complexity of analysis and nuance of interpretation are dual requirements for informative replication studies.

The Influence of Self-Control on Premarital Sexual Behavior

The Influence of Self-Control on Premarital Sexual Behavior

Perceptions of preventing premarital sex among adolescents on Islamic campus

Background: Adolescents are curious, challenge themselves, and take risks. Unstable adolescent self-control, lack of knowledge, and lack of faith make adolescents susceptible to premarital sex. Purpose: To explore perceptions of preventing premarital sex among adolescents on an Islamic campus. Method: This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection through in-depth interviews using an interview guide with 7 students identified through purposive and maximum variation sampling. Validity testing of the data using member checks, peer debriefing, and thick descriptions. Thematic analysis was carried out using Open Code 4.02 software. Results: Students perceive premarital sex as sex before marriage, kissing, holding hands, and hugging, which can have physical, psychological, academic, and social consequences. The causative factors are lust, food, environment, and knowledge. Premarital sex can be prevented by oneself, religion, campus, education, and parents. Premarital sex can be dealt with by regulation and institutional treatment. Islam considers premarital sex unlawful, and students on Islamic campuses do not necessarily abstain from premarital sex. This perception is influenced by culture, experience, and history of information. Conclusion: Perception will influence students' behavior towards premarital sex, so they need to have good knowledge and self-control to avoid premarital sex behavior.

The Dangers of Drugs and Strategies to Overcome Them at MTs Sunan Giri, Triwung Kidul Village, Kademangan District, Probolinggo

In Indonesia, the problem of drug use is currently quite worrying. Probolinggo's experience of the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency is not much different from other big cities. Currently there are many kinds of juvenile delinquency, such as tardiness, speeding, drug use, premarital sex, brawls between teenagers, and others. Every year, many parties, including the public and private sectors, as well as individuals and institutions, undertake mitigation efforts. However, given the current situation, drug use in society continues to pose a threat to Indonesia's younger generation. In order to protect the future of the Indonesian nation, the Indonesian people must not give up in their efforts to eradicate and control drug trafficking. However, this journal needs to step up their efforts to stop juvenile crime. Based on this, we, the implementing team, are trying to prevent drugs in the community and provide understanding to the children of MTS Sunan Giri in Triwung Kidul Village, Kademangan District, Probolinggo City. This activity was attended by grade 9 students as well as staff members and the teacher council participated in this activity.

Edukasi Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja bagi Siswa SMP Ma’arif Borobudur

Reproductive health is a topic that needs to be known in adolescents because there is a critical period that is both normative and maladaptive in adolescent development. Junior high school (SMP) students are categorized as early adolescents (12–15 years old). Their characteristics include unstable behaviour, tending to be emotional and unrealistic, and being a critical period for various information so that they can experience problems such as promiscuity, teenage pregnancy, abortion, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and others. Grade 7 students at SMP Ma'arif Borobudur have not yet received information about reproductive health. The method used was providing reproductive health education using multimedia and group discussions. The sub-topics of this health counselling consisted of material on introducing reproductive organs, sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancy, premarital sex, and healthy reproductive tips. The activity was carried out in four stages: problem assessment, socialization of plans, education, and evaluation. The activity improved knowledge among adolescents about reproductive health, seen in pretest results with a mean of 81.08 and posttest scores of 86.70 in the range of 0-100. It shows that reproductive health education can improve adolescents' knowledge, so this activity needs to be carried out periodically.

Determination of risky sexual behaviors and associated factors of Turkish young women

ABSTRACT Risky sexual behaviors of young women cause significant reproductive health problems. Therefore, it is vital to evaluate the sexual attitude and behavior characteristics of young women, their changes over the years, and the effects of information sources such as family, media, and friends, which play an effective role in bringing about changes in sexual behavior of young women. This study was planned to evaluate young women’s premarital sexual behaviors and related factors in Turkiye between 01.11.2021 and 01.05.2022. It is designed as a descriptive correlation study conducted with 1.430 young women studying at universities in 30 metropolitan cities in Turkiye. The study data were collected using the “Participant Information Form” and the “Premarital Risky Sexual Behavior Assessment Scale for Young Women.” This study showed that parents’ educational status and geographical region was related to the young women’s mean score and the subdimension score of the Premarital Sexual Behavior Assessment Scale for Young Women (PSAS-YW) (p < .001). Furthermore, young women’s top source of information about sexuality was internet media (80 percent, n = 1144), and the least source was their fathers (2.9 percent, n = 41). There is a relationship between where young women spend most of their lives, the geographical region where their families live, and the risk of sexual behavior. The study observed that the geographical region where young women’s parents live was effective in risky sexual behavior. While less risky sexual behavior was observed, primarily in the country’s east, this rate increased in the western parts. Furthermore, while it was determined that young people mainly acquire sexual information through the media-internet or friends, it was observed that the participants in this group had the highest rate of risky sexual behavior. The age variable explained only 2 percent of the change in risky sexual behavior, and there was a linear increase between the mother’s education level and the risky sexual behavior score of young women.

Pengembangan Model Edukasi Telehealth terhadap Pencegahan Perilaku Seksual Pranikah pada Remaja: Literatur Review

Pre-marital sexual behavior in adolescents can influence developmental tasks and increase risky behaviors such as unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Social media, gadget influence, and inappropriate peer selection play a role in these occurrences. Peer education models through counselling centers in schools are crucial in providing insights and experiences for better and healthier behavior. Telehealth models serve as an educational method that can reduce pre-marital sexual behavior by providing information on reproductive health and preventing pre-marital sexual behavior. The research method used was a comprehensive literature review. A total of 11 articles meeting inclusion criteria were found, utilizing educational media through m-health, WhatsApp groups, videos, and leaflets. Data gathered included insights into sexual diseases, positive attitudes towards change, adolescent knowledge and interests, education level, gender, self-efficacy, general health status, socioeconomic status, living conditions, healthcare facilities, and marital status. Clinical practice implications through peer education can enhance adolescent knowledge, thus potentially reducing premarital sexual relationships and unwanted pregnancies among adolescents. Based on the literature study, the telehealth education model can be further developed using other theoretical models to make its implementation more comprehensive.

Pola Asuh Ibu Karier dan Ibu Rumah Tangga terhadap Pembentukkan Akhlak Anak dalam Keluarga

This research is motivated by a phenomenon occurring in the Ciluar sub-district related to the parenting styles of working mothers and stay-at-home mothers in shaping the morals of their children. This is due to the lack of proper moral guidance and upbringing for children, resulting in children in this environment exhibiting less-than-desirable moral behavior such as drug addiction, using inappropriate language, defying their parents, neglecting religious practices, engaging in premarital sex, and enjoying unrestricted freedom without parental boundaries. These issues stem from parents not paying enough attention to their children's well-being and failing to provide them with affection and care. The role of mothers is crucial in instilling and developing their children's moral values, as children easily observe and mimic their mothers' actions. This research employs a qualitative methodology, specifically using a phenomenological approach. The aim of this study is to explore the parenting styles of working mothers and stay-at-home mothers in the Ciluar sub-district, along with the challenges they face. Relevant data sources, such as textbooks, journals, scientific magazines, and previous research findings, are utilized for this purpose. The research involves interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings of the research regarding the parenting styles of working mothers and stay-at-home mothers in terms of rule-setting, rewards and punishments, decision-making, teaching discipline, and handling disagreements indicate that they implement both democratic and authoritarian parenting styles. This choice is based on the level of child participation in determining family activities and fostering a stable family life. The authoritarian style involves the mother acting as a dictator towards the child, while the democratic style allows children to participate to some extent in family decisions. The obstacles faced by both groups of mothers in shaping their children's morals include stress management and time management.

RESILIENSI REMAJA YANG PERNAH MENGALAMI KEHAMILAN TIDAK DI INGINKAN AKIBAT HUBUNGAN SEKS SEBELUM MENIKAH: STUDI KUALITATIF

Teenagers who are unmarried and experience unwanted pregnancies get negative effects, namely experiencing psychological stress. The main stress experienced is fear of stigmatization from the environment, negative reactions from partners, parents feel disappointed, and expulsion from school. Teenagers get a lot of negative impacts and experience difficult situations from unwanted pregnancies due to premarital sexual relations and new roles as young mothers so they need to have the ability to adapt and survive when experiencing bad or broken events in their lives which are known as resilience. The method used in this study is qualitative while the focus of the research is to describe the resilience of adolescents who have experienced unwanted pregnancies as a result of premarital sex. The results of this study are that all informants are currently in the process of becoming resilient. The resilience within the three informants comes from three sources, namely I have, I am, and I can resilience.&#x0D; &#x0D; Key word: Premarital sex, Resilience, Unwanted Pregnancy

Reproductive Health Knowledge and Premarital Sexual Behavior in Srumbung District, Magelang Regency

Perilaku seks pranikah sering terjadi pada masa remaja. Masa remaja merupakan masa peralihan dari masa anak menuju masa dewasa. Masa ini memungkinkan terjadi penyimpangan. Perilaku seks pranikah yang tidak terkendali dapat mengakibatkan kehamilan tidak diinginkan yang akan merusak masa depan remaja dan lingkungan remaja tersebut. Penyimpangan ini erat kaitannya dengan kurangnya pengetahuan remaja mengenai kesehatan reproduksi. Pengetahuan kesehatan reproduksi tidak hanya mengenai perubahan masa pubertas saja, namun mengenai batasan-batasan berhubungan dengan lawan jenis. Tujuan penelitian unutk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan kesehatan reproduksi dengan perilaku seks pranikah pada remaha. Metode penelitian menggunakan desain cross sectional dengan alat ukur kuesioner yang telah di uji validitas. Menggunakan uji Pearson dengan 95 responden.&#x0D; Katakunci: pengetahuan kesehatan reproduksi, perilaku, seks pranikah

The Analysis Of Parenting Style Towards Adolescent Premarital Sexual Behavior At Public Senior High School 9 Bandar Lampung

Latar Belakang Penelitian: Perilaku seksual pranikah remaja merupakan suatu perilaku yang dapat menimbulkan hal-hal negatif apabila tidak diungkapkan dengan cara yang tidak sehat dan bertentangan dengan norma yang berlaku. Data Riset Kesehatan Dasar Indonesia (2018) menunjukkan bahwa 4,5% remaja laki-laki dan 0,7% remaja perempuan mengaku melakukan hubungan seks pranikah. Di Provinsi Lampung terdapat data 20,9% remaja melakukan perilaku seksual berisiko dan 5,1% diantaranya melakukan hubungan seksual.Tujuan Penelitian: Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pola asuh orang tua (demokratis, permisif, dan otoriter) dengan persepsi remaja terhadap perilaku seksual pranikah di SMA Negeri 9 Bandar Lampung.Metode Penelitian: Sampel penelitian adalah 200 siswa berusia 16-18 tahun. Pemilihan peserta melalui teknik kombinasi Accidental Sampling dan Purposive Sampling yang dilakukan secara langsung. Seluruh variabel dalam penelitian pola asuh demokratis, permisif, dan otoriter diukur dengan metode self-report menggunakan instrumen kuesioner.Hasil Penelitian: Analisis statistik menunjukkan terdapat hubungan positif antara pola asuh permisif dan demokratis terhadap perilaku seks pranikah remaja (p-value = 0,006 dan p-value = 0,000) dan tidak terdapat hubungan signifikan dengan pola asuh otoriter (p-value = 0006).Kesimpulan: Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa bagi orang tua siswa dalam mengasuh anak akan disertai dengan motivasi yang tinggi untuk menghindari perilaku seksual pranikah.Saran: Hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan sebagai saran pendekatan pendidikan seks bagi remaja yang tepat yaitu melalui keterlibatan langsung orang tua dalam pengasuhan anak seperti berdiskusi bersama, berlibur bersama, berolahraga bersama, agar dapat mendekatkan hubungan dan untuk menciptakan ruang bagi anak-anak untuk bercerita. Kata Kunci: Perilaku seksual pranikah, pola asuh demokratis, pola asuh permisif, pola asuh otoriter. ABSTRACT Backgound of Study: Adolescent premarital sexual behavior was a behavior which was able to lead to negative things when it was not expressed in an unhealthy manner and contrary to prevailing norms. The Indonesian Basic Health Research (2018) data showed that 4.5% of male adolescents and 0.7% of female adolescents admitted to have premarital sex. In Lampung Province there was data that 20.9% of adolescents had risky sexual behavior and 5.1% of them had sexual intercourse.Purpose of Study: This study was conducted to determine the correlation between parenting style (democratic, permissive, and authoritarian) and adolescents' perceptions of pre-marital sexual behavior at Public Senior High School 9 Bandar Lampung.Method of Study: The sample of study was 200 students aged 16-18 years. Selection of participants through a combination technique of accidental sampling and purposive sampling which was carried out directly. All variables in the study were democratic, permissive, and authoritarian parenting measured by the self-report method using a questionnaire instrument.Result of Study: Statistical analysis showed there was a positive correlation between permissive and democratic parenting styles on adolescent premarital sex behavior (p-value = 0.006 and p-value = 0.000) and there was not significant correlation with authoritarian parenting (p-value = 0006).Conclusion: This results of study showed that for students of parents in parenting would be accompanied by a high motivation to avoid premarital sexual behavior.Suggestions: These results of study could be used as suggestions for an appropriate approach to sex education for adolescents that was through direct parental involvements in child care such as having discussion time together, vacationing together, playing sports together, in order to draw closer relationships and to create space for children to tell their stories. Keywords: Premarital sexual behaviour, democratic parenting, permissive parenting, authoritarian parenting.

Faktor Risiko yang Berhubungan dengan Perilaku Seksual Pranikah pada Remaja Akhir Usia 20-24 Tahun di Kelurahan Namosain

Premarital sexual behavior in adolescents is a serious problem in Indonesia. Every year the phenomenon of free sex or premarital sexual behavior by teenagers continues to increase and even adds to the rate of STI transmission and the incidence of HIV/AIDS. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors associated with premarital sexual behavior in late adolescents aged 20-24 years in the Namosain Village. This type of research is a quantitative study using a cross sectional research design. The sample size of this study was 340 late adolescents aged 20-24 years in the Namosain village. The results of this study showed that there was no relationship between knowledge and premarital sexual behavior with a p-value = 0.339 &gt; α = 0.05. There is a relationship between sources of information and premarital sexual behavior with a p-value = 0.004 &lt; α = 0.05. There is a relationship between peers and premarital sexual behavior with a p-value = 0.000 &lt; α = 0.05. There is no relationship between parenting style and premarital sexual behavior with a p-value = 1.000 &gt; α = 0.05. There is a relationship between dating style and premarital sexual behavior with a p-value = 0.000 &lt; α = 0.05. Suggestions for parents can apply democratic parenting to children, so they can build good communication with children.

Hubungan Pengetahuan, Sikap, dan Keterpaparan Sumber Informasi dengan Perilaku Seksual Pranikah pada Remaja di SMPN 18 Tanjung Jabung Timur

Adolescence occurs with physical changes which are marked by the appearance of signs of primary and secondary sex as well as psychological changes including emotional changes to become sensitive and the behavior of wanting to try new things. Risky sexual acts among adolescents were also found in Jambi Province, which had a percentage of the teenage population (15-24 years) of 92.04%. Jambi Province adolescents who engage in risky sexual acts (holding hands, being hugged by girlfriends, kissing on the lips, petting, intercouse) are 68.1%. All adolescent behavior that is caused by sexual desire with the opposite sex or the same sex is carried out without a formal husband and wife relationship, namely sexual behavior, the object of this sexual behavior can be an imaginary person, another person can even be himself. Premarital sexual behavior such as kissing, necking, petting, and intercrouse.This study used an observational analytic design with a cross sectional approach which was carried out at SMPN 18 Tanjung Jabung Timur, in October 2022. The total population was 137 respondents with a sample using Lemeshow as many as 38 respondents. Data analysis using chi-square.The results showed that there was a relationship between knowledge (p-value 0.021), attitude (p-value 0.004 and OR 2.010), and exposure to information sources (p-value 0.021 and OR 3.210) with premarital sexual behavior at SMPN 18 Tanjung Jabung Timur. The conclusion obtained in this study is that there is a relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and exposure to sources of information with premarital sexual behavior at SMPN Tanjung Jabung Timur.