Quantitative study investigates family support and sociodemographic factors affecting anxiety levels in young people, suggesting implications for interventions.
Key Points
This research aims to explore how family support and various sociodemographic factors influence anxiety levels among young people in Semarang, Indonesia.
Quantitative study using a cross-sectional approach and descriptive correlational design.
Sample comprised 421 young people aged 16-18 years from four schools selected through proportionate stratified random sampling.
Data collected using sociodemographic questionnaire, family subscale of MSPSS, and GAD-7 scale; statistical analysis involved Chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests.
34% of participants experienced mild anxiety and 52% received good family support.
Statistical analysis revealed significant associations between gender and anxiety, with girls more prone to anxiety than boys.
Family support was identified as a protective factor for mental health among young people.