PSYCHOEDUCATION ON EARLY MARRIAGE TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AMONG ADOLESCENTS OF THE YOUTH COMMUNITY PPA ESTER BERGEMA NUNBAUN SABU SUB-DISTRICT ALAK VILLAGE

Objective: This study investigates the impact of psychoeducational interventions on adolescent knowledge regarding early marriage within the PPA Youth Ester Bergema community in Nunbaun Sabu Village. The research aims to identify the causes, consequences, and preventive measures associated with early marriage to enhance awareness and facilitate preventive actions. Method: The study involved 54 adolescent members of the PPA Youth Ester Bergema community. A self-marriage scale was utilized to assess participants' understanding of early marriage before and after the psychoeducation sessions. The intervention consisted of structured psychoeducational activities designed to increase awareness and knowledge about early marriage. Results: The findings indicate a significant improvement in adolescents' knowledge following the psychoeducational intervention. The enthusiasm of the participants, coupled with the support of the Kelurahan Nunbaun Sabu management, contributed to the successful implementation of the program. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of psychoeducation in enhancing awareness and fostering informed decision-making among adolescents. Novelty: This study contributes to the existing literature by highlighting the role of community-based psychoeducation in addressing early marriage within a specific socio-cultural context. It provides empirical evidence on the effectiveness of structured interventions in increasing adolescents' understanding of early marriage and its consequences, thereby supporting preventive strategies at the community level.

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