Today's Youth Research Articles

A Study on the Attitude of Higher Secondary School Students Towards Drug and Alcohol in Papum Pare District of Arunachal Pradesh

Introduction: Addiction is a condition characterized by a strong desire to continue using a drug to which one has become addicted due to overconsumption because it produces a specific effect, most commonly a change in mental status. A strong desire to obtain the drug, a tendency to increase the dose, a mental or physical dependence, and negative consequences for the individual and society. In today's world, adolescent alcoholism and drug abuse are extremely serious problems. In our country, underage drinking is a major public health concern. Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance among today's youth, and adolescent drinking poses serious health and safety risks. Research Methodology: a. Research Design: Descriptive cum Normative survey method has been adopted for this research. b. Method of the Study: Retro prospective method of research where attempt has been made to study the Drug and Alcohol Attitude of higher secondary school students of Papum Pare of Arunachal Pradesh. Results and Discussion: The Drug and Alcohol attitude Mean Score of 300 school students of Papum Pare District was found to be 75.07. The mention mean score (75.07) comes under moderate and it is interpreted as ‘Average Drug and Alcohol’ level. Hence it shows that School students of Papum Pare district possess average Drug and Alcohol Attitude. The calculated t-value (-4.30) of Male and Female which is less than critical value (1.97) at 0.05 level of significance with Degree of Freedom (2.98). Therefore, the null hypothesis “there is no significant difference between Drug and Alcohol attitude of Male and Female School students of Papum Pare District of Arunachal Pradesh” is accepted. the calculated t-value (-1.61) of APST and NON-APST higher secondary school students is less than critical value (1.97) at 0.05 level of significance with Degree of Freedom 298. Therefore, the null hypothesis “there is no significant difference between Drug and Alcohol attitude of APST and NON-APST higher ....

The Effect of Faculty of Sports Sciences Students' Unemployment Concerns on Academic Self-Efficiency

Among the concerns experienced by the youth today, anxiety about the future and unemployment have reached remarkable dimensions. This research was carried out to examine the effect of unemployment anxiety on the academic self-efficacy of the students of the faculty of sports sciences. The unemployment anxiety scale and academic self-efficacy scale were used as data collection tools. The sample group for the study consists of 417 university students studying at the faculties of sports sciences at six universities in Turkey. Data were collected via Google Form, and the SPSS 21 package was used in the analysis of the data obtained. According to the findings, the unemployment anxiety of the students of the faculty of sports sciences; academic achievement differs according to grade point average, coaching certificate, and work experience. Academic self-efficacy levels differ significantly according to gender, department average, and work experience.As a result, there is a positive and significant relationship between "personal pessimism and lack of confidence", "lack of qualitative knowledge and skills," and "cognitive practices and academic self-efficacy" among the unemployment concerns of sports science students. It was determined that, as the unemployment anxiety of the students increased, their academic self-efficacy scores also increased.Keywords: Academic Self-Efficacy, Faculty of Sports Science Students, Unemployment Anxiety

Smart Helmet for Motorcycles

Abstract: Our India, the world's second-most populous nation, has a sizable young population. Today's youth like riding bikes, and due to fashion, they often choose not to wear helmets. Due to them, the number of fatal bike accidents is rising daily. Even triple riding causes a lot of fatalities. Head injuries are a major cause of fatalities and can be avoided by using a helmet. A helmet is a type of head protection equipment that prevents head injuries. The helmet primarily helps the skull protect the brain. Various sensors are used to build the smart helmet. The study also sheds light on how the smart helmet system has changed through time and how it functions now utilising cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things. Also, this paper discusses the intelligent helmet technology that warns the rider of approaching large vehicles or buses in order to prevent crashes.

Features of Health-Related Tradıtıons ın Kazakh Culture

Kazakh people have always seen human health as the first wealth and gave importance to healthy life above all in education. This is also true today. With the rapid development and change of today's society, competition in life has psychological and physiological effects on human health. In this study, the folk tradition of healthy life in Kazakh culture is explained with its unique features and its genetic importance is explained. Based on the Kazakh people's tradition of not marrying for seven generations, different ways of maintaining blood purity and establishing a healthy family are discussed. The role of parents in the family order and the importance of health among young people and adults are stated. In addition, the current situation of the Kazakh people's health traditions was examined in comparison with the views of the Turkic peoples living in the southern region of Kazakhstan, and determinations were made according to the results of the surveys and interviews. In the survey study, “Do you strictly comply with the condition of not marrying until seven belly buttons, or does it not matter to you?”, “Do you know your seven ancestors?”, “How old do you think an individual should get married”, “What if your family objects to your decision and preference to start a family? do you?” and “Did you know that avoiding consanguineous marriages up to seven navels is important for generational health, How do you know?” By asking questions such as, the effects and consequences of global phenomena on the attitudes of today's youth were analyzed. In the conclusion part of the study, the importance of Kazakh culture, which shapes the welfare of the generation in the context of family upbringing, is presented.

Psychological Impact of social media on Rural Youth: A Study

Today social media has created a stir in the world, but social media has been born with the advent of the internet, if there was no internet today, then hardly nowadays is the magic of social media speaking in the heads of youth especially and its effect is also affecting more youth. Today's youth have become crazy about social media and they cannot live without it. The Internet is the heartbeat of social media. The beat of youth also stops when they walk in the internet social media would have originated, the role of the internet is important in advancing the media. In today's time, social media is psychologically affecting the youth.

Keluarga, Pergaulan dan Pasangan Hidup: Kajian Biblika Tentang Orang Muda Dalam Surat-Surat Paulus

Youth is one of the backbone of the church today. Sustainability of Christian youth generation who fear God and love Him is something that should be struggled. St. Paul, the apostle of nations, is an apostle who cares for young generation. His proximity and mentoring method for Timothy prove it. Through his letters both personal to Timothy and Titus, as well as in the letters to the churches, he gives a lot of advices to be considered by the Christian youth today. This paper raises the letters of St. Paul as a source of Paul’s theology in relation to young man. There are three important aspects raise in this paper: 1) Youth and family, 2) Youth and social intercourse, 3) Youth and his/her life partner. The first section provides a review of how young man should be primarily to his parents. The second part reviews of the attitudes in social intercourse. The third part reviews of the rules and norms from St. Paul to choose a spouse and moral ethics to walk on relationship before marriage. The third part gives a big portion to discuss the values of love in a relationship before marriage.

Paramilitary Physical Training for School Students in Altai Territory (1939-1940): Organizational Challenges and Achievements

The article examines the military and physical training for school students at educational institutions of the Altai Territory, analyzes the educational process and learning difficulties in pre-wartime. The purpose is to study the educational process of physical education and military training. The relevance of this article is that the military training of Russian youth today, in conditions of increasing military threats of the Russian state, is of exceptional importance in the upbringing of the younger generation. The chosen topic of the article in modern conditions is relevant both for historical science and for state and public organizations in the formation of the Russian people's love for the Fatherland. Preparation for the defense of the Motherland of the Soviet people and, above all, the youth, has objectively turned into one of the most important state and socio-political tasks. The Great Patriotic War was a test of the effectiveness of military-patriotic education and the greatest test of the spiritual forces of Soviet society. During the war, the organization of military training of students underwent changes and was associated with the formation of high morale, love for the Motherland and military skills. In the course of the study, the practice of military-physical training work, forms and methods of military-patriotic education in schools of the Altai Territory were studied. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the fact that on the basis of a complex of sources of the State Archive of the Altai Territory and historical documents, the organization of military and physical training of schoolchildren of educational institutions in the Altai Territory on the eve of the Great Patriotic War in 1939-1940 was considered for the first time. The author examines the dynamics, nature and level of interaction between military units and educational institutions in the interests of military training and patriotic education of youth.

Peran Katekese Digital Sebagai Media Pembinaan Iman Kaum Muda Kristiani

This article highlights the important role of catechism in developing the faith of young Catholics in the modern era. This study uses a theological analytical discourse methodology to analyze the role of catechism as a medium for building faith. Catechesis is a means used by the Church to communicate the teachings of faith to the people. Through catechesis, the Church can provide effective accompaniment of faith to young people. This study focuses on the problems faced by young people today. They are the next generation of the Church who need special attention because they are very vulnerable to being influenced by the fast and swift currents of modernity. Therefore, an effective assistance effort is needed for them. The research findings show that young people, who are in a period of searching for identity, tend to get bored easily and are quickly satisfied. In this context, catechesis as a form of faith formation is an effective choice and responsive to the lifestyle of today's youth. Through catechesis, young people can gain a deeper understanding of the teachings of the faith, strengthen their relationship with God and develop a strong Christian identity. Digital catechesis, which combines technology with messages of faith, can be a relevant and attractive medium for young people. In conclusion, digital catechesis has a significant role in developing the faith of young Christians. In facing the challenges of modern times, the Church needs to use catechesis as an effective strategy to assist young people in strengthening their faith. By utilizing technology and adapting the right content, digital catechism can be an effective tool in forming a young generation who are firm in their faith and ready to face the changing times.

Persepsi Pemilih Pemula Terhadap Penggunaan Media Sosial Sebagai Sarana Kampaye Pada Pemilu 2024

Currently, students cannot be separated from the use of social media in everyday life, both for personal matters and to seek political preferences. Today's youth use of social media to participate in politics is more open. This study aims to determine the perceptions of first-time voters regarding the use of social media as a campaign tool in the 2024 election. The respondents used in this study were 2nd and 3rd grade students at SMA Negeri 4 Wangi-Wangi Selatan, Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, who were taken randomly as many as 30 people. Primary data sources for this research are quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods. Quantitative research uses a questionnaire, while qualitative research uses a descriptive approach through interviews. The percentage of first-time voters who choose to use social media as a campaign tool in the 2024 election by political candidates shows that 76.7% strongly agree, and as many as 60% of respondents vote effectively. Beginner voters recommend several types of social media, such as Facebook, followed by Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, and the lowestis YouTube.

Probable Causes And Strategies to Address The Issue of High Rate of Debauchery Among The Youth: With Reference to Erik Erikson’s Fifth Stage of Psychosocial Theory of Personality Development

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development posits that individuals advance through eight different stages of life, each marked by a crisis that must be resolved in order to successfully move on to the next stage. According to Erikson's theory, successfully resolving these crises leads to the development of a healthy psychosocial identity, while a failure to resolve these crises can result in a less healthy identity or even identity confusion. The youth of today shows a lot of misconduct in the society and this is attributed to the fact that they fail to resolve the conflict at the fifth stage (identity vs role confusion) of psychosocial theory of personality development. The study reveals some of the probable causes of debauchery among others as mass media, bad peer influence, dysfunctional homes, poor parenting styles and lack of education. The study however suggested some strategies to address the issue of high rate of debauchery; education, building strong relationship with the youth, building confidence and self-compassion and good peer influence. It was therefore concluded that teenagers at this time investigate numerous facets of identity and either acquire a coherent sense of who they are or stay confused about who they are and what they want out of life. Parents, on the other hand, are supposed to provide a good parenting style that will not damage the child in terms of identifying himself or herself. It was recommended among others that school authorities and lecturers in higher institutions should intensify efforts in educating the youth on moral values that will enable them acquire a set of beliefs and values on what is right and wrong which will make them excel. Again, institutions can establish policies and procedures for addressing misconduct, including reporting and investigation protocols, as well as consequences for violating standards of behavior.

The impact of sets education on disaster education on student mitigation skills and resilience

Purpose: The high potential threat of disasters that will occur in Indonesia requires anticipation from various sectors including education. The concept of natural disasters will be easy to understand if applied in an integrated manner between natural disasters and science, environment, technology, and society. Therefore, it is very important for today's youth that it has a long-term impact and reaches a very wide population so that it is possible to minimize the risk in the event of a disaster. This study aims to 1) analyze the characteristics, 2) analyze the validity of the SETS-based disaster education model in disaster mitigation and resilience 3) analyze the effectiveness of the SETS-based disaster education model in natural disaster mitigation and resilience.
 Design/Methodology/Approach: Participants in this study were elementary school students. The method used is development research from Borg and Gall. According to professional judgement, this study followed five of the ten procedures outlined by Borg and Gall to develop a viable product. 
 Finding: The results showed that 1) the SETS-based disaster education learning model has six stages; 2) the SETS-based disaster education model in disaster mitigation and resilience is valid and feasible to use; 3) The results of the effectiveness test show that the SETS-based disaster education model is effective in increasing students' fatigue and resilience skills.
 Conclusion: This research contributes to the body of knowledge by informing the public about the importance of SETS-based disaster education for individuals to improve their mitigation and resilience skills in the event of natural disasters. Furthermore, the research findings are enhanced by the literature on SETS-based disaster education, which is currently understudied. The limitation of this study is that it was only done up till professional validation was done. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out further research with more complete and extensive stages.

STUDY OF THE LEVEL OF STRESS AND DEPRESSION AMONG STUDENTS

Rusudan Beridze
 Email:r.beridze@bsu.edu.ge 
 Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Associate Professor 
 Georgia, Batumi
 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5374-2815
 
 Ketevan Beridze 
 Email:k.beridze@bsu.edu.ge 
 Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Associate Professor 
 Georgia, Batumi
 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6268-7037
 
 Eteri Varshanidze
 Email:eteri.varshanize@bsu.edu.ge 
 Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, Assistant
 Georgia, Batumi
 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4779-2733
 
 Shorena Meskhidze
 Email:shorena.meskhidze@bsu.edu.ge 
 Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, Assistant
 Georgia, Batumi
 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9801-5347
 
 
 Sofiko Chinba
 Email:sofia.chinba@gmail.com
 Master's student of clinical psychology
 Georgia, Batumi
 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0329-3908
 Modern life is full of stressful situations, so the study of the level of stress in various social groups has become especially relevant in recent years.
 The main purpose of our study was to study the level of stress in today's youth. We also found it interesting to compare and determine whether there would be a difference in the level of stress among working and non-working young people who are only engaged in studies. In addition, we wanted to study the situation of young people living in urban and mountainous areas. According to the existing hypothesis, the level of stress among the inhabitants of the highlands should be significantly lower than that of the inhabitants of the city. We also found it interesting to study depression rates, here again on the assumption that depression rates would be significantly higher among urban youth than those living in the regions.
 The results obtained allow us to conclude that students who are employed during their studies have an overall stress score almost twice as high as students who are not employed.
 As the second stage of the study showed, our assumption that city dwellers would have a significantly higher level of stress was not confirmed. There is a difference, but a minor one.
 As for the study of the level of depression, the results showed that the percentage of depressive states among students living in the city and region is very small. However, this study once again confirmed the link between stress levels and depression.

Spotlight on the Youth and Early Career Special Interest Group

Spotlight on the Youth and Early Career Special Interest Group

Impact of Social Responsibility in Today’s Youth

The study aims to determine the level of social responsibility among the youth and examine the impact of social responsibility on their well-being and societal development. It also looks at how social responsibility can be nurtured among the youth and how it can be used as a tool for personal growth and community development. In recent times, social responsibility has emerged as a primary concern for organizations and individuals alike. Social responsibility refers to the ethical obligations that individuals or organizations have towards society. Today’s youth is well aware of their social responsibility towards society, and they are taking up initiatives to make positive changes. This research paper aims to explore the impact of social responsibility in today’s youth. This research paper will also investigate the importance of social responsibility and why it is essential to inculcate it in today's youth.

Bridging the Skill Gap Through Internships: Stakeholders Theory Perspective

The skill gap among the youth of today is widening and is resulting in unemployability. It is time to revisit the education system and work strategies to develop employability skills among students. One such strategy can be incorporating internships in the curriculum at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels across disciplines. While offering an internship course, it is of utmost importance that the stakeholders involved, namely the primary stakeholders, which include the interning student, the Higher Educational Institution (HEI) and the organisation in which the intern is placed, should maintain continuous communication through which all three of them benefit. This paper attempts to examine the perception of the stakeholders about bridging the skill gap through internships, and their advantages and challenges.

Building of the Pancasila Character with Religious Harmony in the Globalization Era

Globalization is a global condition where change is shown and has a good or even bad impact on its users. They grew up with all the digital conveniences at their fingertips. Today's youth are privileged to grow up in a digitally advanced and globally connected world. However, a moral dilemma does hit the millennial generation in the classroom. The moral deviations indicated that many of the younger generations do not have good character in themselves. This research case illustrates why this research is worth discussing. This research contributes to a generation of young people who are characterized and civilized according to Islamic values and the values of Pancasila (citizenship). In this study, data collection used a qualitative approach with a literature review approach: reading journals, articles, or books as research data. The findings in this research (a) the nation's youth need to have full awareness to encourage themselves to take ethical values that combine knowledge, understanding, and action to create a comprehensive character. (b) the best practice in the formation of the Pancasila character is implementing and applying what is received so that it becomes a habit of attitude/behaviour in the life of the nation and state. (c) the values of Pancasila are contributed by Islamic religious education as a construction for the formation of a young generation with character, global outlook, love of the motherland, and the spirit of Pancasila in order of religious harmony. Limitations in this study only focus on discuss the prospects and challenges of character building in the midst of the globalization era, the best practices in character building in terms of Religious character and Pancasila, and the relevance of Islamic religious education and Pancasila values

Tingkat Pengetahuan Remaja Tentang Perilaku Seks Bebas Di SMP Muhamadiyah 4 Daruba, Kabupaten Morotai, Maluku Utara

Adolescence is a critical and vulnerable period. In adolescents personality and individual character begins to form. One of the stages of adolescence is late adolescence which experiences many changes such as interest in the opposite sex, falling in love, and the development of reproductive organs. Interest in getting to know each other is natural, but if it crosses a line, such as having premarital sex, it is very contrary to the religion and culture of the Indonesian people. Free sex is sexual relations outside of marriage, which is still a serious problem for today's youth. research to describe adolescents' knowledge about free sex at the Muhamadiyah Morotai Middle School, Morotai Regency with respondents from the Muhamadiyah Morotai Middle School students in 2020. Research method, this research is a descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach to describe adolescents' knowledge about free sex. In conclusion, this study concluded that respondents with good knowledge were 75% with correct answers or good knowledge and 25% had sufficient and insufficient knowledge. Suggestions, it is suggested to schools to conduct more health education to students about free sex behavior to avoid the impact of infectious diseases and other reproductive health problems

Receiving cybergossip: Adolescents’ attitudes and feelings towards responses

The purpose of this study was to understand youth's attitudes and emotions towards responses to cybergossip. Youth (N = 160, ages 10–16) read ten stories involving cybergossip, where an individual received gossip electronically from a friend. The target of gossip was either another friend or a classmate (Target Relationship: friend/classmate). The gossip receiver responded to the gossip sharer in five different ways (Response: passive/positive intervention/negative intervention/encouraging/blocking). In addition, as a between-subjects factor, the online setting was either a private conversation between the sharer and receiver or a public setting involving the sharer, receiver, and a few other friends in a group chat (Setting: private/public). Age (preadolescent/adolescent) and gender (female/male) differences were also examined. Participants were asked to morally evaluate each response, rate the effectiveness of each response, and rate their emotions towards using each response. The findings highlight the nuances of responding to cybergossip and the role of personal and contextual factors. Moreover, the results suggest there are misconceptions among youth about the effectiveness of interventions. These results and others as well as the implications will be discussed. The findings provide critical information on what youth in today's digital world believe are acceptable and effective ways to cyber-communicate.

EVALUATING THE ORAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE PRACTICE AND MENTAL STRESS LEVEL AMONG SOFTWARE PROFESSIONALS WITH SMOKING HABIT IN TAMIL NADU - A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY

Introduction: Adult tobacco use is a public health concern, and among software professionals, lifestyle choices and jobrelated stress are risk factors. The negative effects of smoking will be more pronounced in today's youth due to early smoking initiation, as well as in the long run for young individuals who develop a smoking habit and continue to smoke into adulthood. The purpose and goals of this study are to evaluate the oral health disparities and degree of mental stress among Tamil Nadu's software workers. Using an online survey site, a cross-sectional study of Materials And Methods: software professionals in Tamil Nadu was carried out. The sample size was calculated to be 550 based on the percentage of software workers that smoke. All potential human resources received the online survey. The findings of statistical analysis on the responses gathered were attained. : In this study, the response rate was 86%, and th Results e prevalence of smokers—including both men and women—was 78%. There are some substantial differences in oral health among software workers who smoke, including tooth discoloration and poor aesthetics. After smoking, stress levels are noticeably lower, which has an effect on the development of smoking as a habit. : It is crucial to f Conclusion ocus on this population since smoking's negative effects on dental health and the mental health of software professionals because of their line of work are ongoing challenges. Tobacco control and tobacco cessation programmes also remain crucial public and individual health issues

Islamic Guidance for Darullughah Wadda'wah Bangil Pasuruan Islamic Boarding School Students

Today's youth are still far from the teachings taught by Rasulullah SAW. This is due to progress and development in various fields, while the development of conscience or religious education has received less portion. At the same time, formal educational institutions give priority to general education. The consequence is that the culture that is spread is not only a culture that is in accordance with religious values, but also a culture that has the potential to damage the nation's morals. This type of research is qualitative research. This research was conducted at the Darullughah Wadda'wah Islamic Boarding School with the subjects asatidzah senior, teaching staff asatidzah, and senior santri/ORSADA. The research sample consisted of Darullughah Wadda'wah Islamic boarding school students. Methods of data collection using interview guidelines. Data analysis techniques using descriptive qualitative analysis. The result of this research is that the guidance of the Prophet's method at the Darullughah Wadda'wah Islamic Boarding School Bangil Pasuruan produced good results. This can be seen from several alumni and senior students who are able to take part and interact with people around them. They become preachers in their respective areas and all of this is thanks to the coaching efforts carried out at Islamic boarding schools. Because the development of character and knowledge is able to raise the good name of each of them, so that they can enter any circle.