PENERIMAAN DIRI REMAJA DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEJURUAN NEGERI 1 DEPOK SLEMAN YOGYAKARTA

Abstract

High school students are in the adolescent phase. Self-acceptance is one of the important aspects of adolescent developmental tasks. Each individual needs to accomplish developmental tasks in order to proceed to and complete the next stage of development. During adolescence, individuals experience physical changes as well as developmental demands simultaneously. These conditions often cause adolescents to have difficulty accepting themselves. The results showed that the level of self-acceptance among students of SMKN 1 Depok Sleman was mostly in the moderate category.

The knowledge of students at SMKN 1 Depok Sleman increased after they were provided with health education or counseling regarding adolescent self-acceptance. This indicates that health education remains effective in improving adolescents’ knowledge. Health education is an educational activity conducted by delivering information and fostering awareness and understanding within the community, so that individuals are not only aware and knowledgeable, but also willing and able to apply health-related recommendations.

Self-acceptance in adolescents is associated with self-confidence in interacting with others, as well as the ability to adapt to moral values prevailing in society. Individuals who are able to accept themselves tend to have realistic self-assessments accompanied by positive self-appreciation. They are also able to maintain personal standards without depending on the judgments of others and are capable of understanding their own limitations without devaluing or blaming themselves. Adolescents with good self-acceptance tend to feel more satisfied and comfortable with their strengths and weaknesses, enabling them to undergo and accomplish their developmental tasks more optimally.