THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ANXIETY AND SELF-HARM BEHAVIOR AMONG ADOLESCENTS AT STATE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2 BADEGAN

By:

Achmad Ma’ruf Ichsanuddin
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Anxiety is an emotional response commonly experienced by adolescents, particularly during their developmental stage in junior high school. If not properly managed, anxiety may lead to maladaptive behaviors such as Self-Harm. Self-Harm is defined as a deliberate act of injuring oneself without suicidal intent, often used as a way to cope with emotional distress . This study aimed to identify the level of anxiety, identify Self-Harm behavior, and analyze the relationship between anxiety and Self-Harm behavior among adolescents at SMP Negeri 2 Badegan.
This study employed a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The instrument used to measure anxiety levels was an anxiety scale categorized into normal, mild, moderate, and severe levels based on total scores . Meanwhile, Self-Harm behavior was measured using the Self-Harm Inventory (SHI), which consists of 22 items . The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, involving students of SMP Negeri 2 Badegan as respondents.
The results showed that most respondents were in the normal to mild anxiety category, and the majority did not exhibit Self-Harm behavior. However, a small proportion showed mild Self-Harm tendencies and psychopathological tendencies. The analysis indicated a significant relationship between anxiety and Self-Harm behavior, where higher levels of anxiety were associated with a higher risk of Self-Harm.
In conclusion, anxiety plays an important role in the emergence of Self-Harm behavior among adolescents. Therefore, early detection, family and school support, and appropriate nursing interventions are needed to help adolescents manage stress in an adaptive manner.
Keywords: anxiety, Self-Harm, adolescents, junior high school