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[P-6-01]The Contribution of Parental Attachment and Gender Towards Internalizing Problems Among Adolescents in Banyuwangi, Indonesia
*Rachmatiana Azizatun Nisa1,2,3, Fitri Fausiah1,2,3, Sherly Saragih Turnip1,2,3 (1.Research of Community Mental Health Initiative (RoCMHI)(Indonesia), 2.Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Indonesia(Indonesia), 3.Universitas Indonesia(Indonesia))
Keywords:
Internalizing Problems,Parental Attachment,Adolescent,Rural
Background: Adolescence is an important and complex developmental phase, marked by significant biological, psychological, and social changes. Internalizing problems, such as anxiety, depression, and withdrawal, are common among adolescents and often affect their mental health and well-being. Internalizing problems in adolescents are influenced by various factors, including the quality of parental attachment as a key predictor of emotional regulation. Additionally, gender differences have been shown to affect the prevalence of internalizing problems, highlighting the need to understand how these factors coexist to predict internalizing problems, particularly in specific settings such as Banyuwangi, a rural area in Indonesia.
Objectives: This study examines the contribution of parental attachment and gender to predict internalizing problems among adolescents in Banyuwangi.
Method: This is a cross-sectional study. The participants included 1134 adolescents, 50% males (M = 13.91, SD = 0.80) and 50% females (M = 13.77, SD = 0.78), selected through convenience sampling from several junior high schools. The study utilized the Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA) to measure parental attachment and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) to assess internalizing problems.
Results and Discussion:Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that parental attachment and gender significantly predicted internalizing problems among adolescents in Banyuwangi (F(2,1131) = 224.445, p < .001, R² = 0.284). Female adolescents with lower levels of parental attachment were more susceptible to internalizing problems. These results underscore the critical role of parental attachment in adolescent mental health and highlight the need for gender-sensitive interventions.
Objectives: This study examines the contribution of parental attachment and gender to predict internalizing problems among adolescents in Banyuwangi.
Method: This is a cross-sectional study. The participants included 1134 adolescents, 50% males (M = 13.91, SD = 0.80) and 50% females (M = 13.77, SD = 0.78), selected through convenience sampling from several junior high schools. The study utilized the Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA) to measure parental attachment and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) to assess internalizing problems.
Results and Discussion:Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that parental attachment and gender significantly predicted internalizing problems among adolescents in Banyuwangi (F(2,1131) = 224.445, p < .001, R² = 0.284). Female adolescents with lower levels of parental attachment were more susceptible to internalizing problems. These results underscore the critical role of parental attachment in adolescent mental health and highlight the need for gender-sensitive interventions.