The Effect of Smartphone on Adolescents Desire to Marry Early in Pasuruan Regency

Abstract

Smartphone become something inseparable with adolescents. Like a double-edged knife, Smartphone can give good or bad effect for adolescents, one of them is on teenage sexual behavior. This study aims to determine the effect of Smartphone on adolescents desire to marry early. The population is all Senior High School (SMA) and Vocational School (SMK) in Pasuruan Regency. Data were collected by questionnaire. The obtained data is analyzed by multiple regression analysis. The results showed that ease access to internet and parental controls have no significant effect on adolescents desire to marry early. The adolescents desire to marry early more affected by peers milieu and religious activities. The positive peers milieu and religious activity followed have a positive effect on mindset of adolescents to choose a way of life in accordance with religious advice, namely getting married. Considering these results, it is advisable for parents and teachers to lead adolescents to a more positive association, such as come to religious environments, following groups of youth information and counseling centers (PIK-Adolescents) and not forget to apply 8 family functions

Keywords: BKKBN, adolescents desire to marry early, Smartphone,