The Influence of Peer Support on Self-Identity in Adolescents
Pengaruh Dukungan Teman Sebaya terhadap Identitas Diri pada Remaja
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https://doi.org/10.21070/ups.12381Keywords:
Peer Support, self-identity, adolescentsAbstract
This study was conducted to examine the influence of peer support on the development of adolescents’ identity. Adolescence represents a critical development. A quantitative correlational research design was employed in this study. The participants consisted of 146 students aged 12 – 15 years from SMP Muhammadiyah 5 Ngoro, who were selected through a simple random sampling technique. Data were obtained using the Peer Support Scale developed based on the dimensions proposed by Sarafino and Smith, along with the identity scale derived from Erikson’s theory of identity development. The collected data were analyzed using simple linear regression with SPSS version 29.0. the findings revealed that peer support had a positive and statistically significant influence on adolescents’ identity development (p< 0.05). Adolescents who received higher levels of peer support demonstrated more developed identities. These results highlight the important contribution of peer support to the process of identity development during adolescence.
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