CORRELATION OF SOCIAL SUPPORT WITH THE RISK OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR IN ADOLESCENTS AT MUHAMMADIYAH VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN CIREBON CITY

Aggressive behavior among adolescents, such as brawls, has become increasingly
prevalent, particularly in school environments. This study investigates the relationship
between social support and the risk of aggressive behavior among adolescents at SMK
Muhammadiyah Cirebon City. Utilizing a descriptive correlation design with a crosssectional approach, the study involved 152 students, with 60 respondents selected through
proportional random sampling. Data collection utilized a reliable social support
questionnaire and a risk of aggressive behavior questionnaire.
The analysis revealed that 65.0% of respondents received moderate social support,
while 61.7% were at risk of aggressive behavior. Notably, a significant and very strong
negative correlation was found between social support and the risk of aggressive behavior
(p = 0.000, α = 0.05, r = -0.886). This indicates that higher levels of social support are
associated with a substantially lower risk of aggressive behavior. The study recommends
implementing counseling programs to enhance social support for students at risk of
aggression.
Keywords: social support, risk of aggressive behavior, adolescents
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