PERILAKU MEROKOK REMAJA DI KECAMATAN KANDANGAN: STUDI KUALITATIF TENTANG PERAN KELUARGA DAN TEMAN SEBAYA

Abstract

Smoking behavior among adolescents continues to increase and has become a very

serious public health problem, including in suburban areas such as Kandangan

District, Temanggung Regency. This study aims to explore in depth the role of the

family environment and peer groups in shaping and perpetuating smoking behavior

in adolescents. Using a qualitative method with a case study approach, this data

was collected through in-depth interviews with seven active adolescent smokers

aged 15–18 years in Kandangan District, as well as environmental observations.

The results show that the family acts as an "initial trigger" through visual

normalization (seeing family members smoking) and weak supervisory control.

Meanwhile, peer groups function as "accelerators and maintainers" of this behavior

through the mechanisms of social pressure (peer pressure) and the need for group

recognition. The negative synergy between family permissiveness and strong social

solidarity is a major factor in smoking behavior among adolescents in this area.

Results.Qualitative findings highlighted factors influencing smoking behavior in

school adolescents. Negative family environment, negative peer environment, and

easy cigarette accessibility contribute to smoking tendencies, while the school

environment provides a more conducive and positive atmosphere for adolescents.

In addition, exposure to anti-smoking advertisements containing information on the

dangers of smoking is more impactful and better received by school adolescents

than pro-smoking advertisements and promotions. Conclusion: The importance of

the role of family, peers, and cigarette accessibility in preventing smoking behavior

in adolescents. Interventions that focus on these factors are urgently needed to

reduce the prevalence of smoking among adolescents.