Self control penggunaan smartphone pada siswa-siswi kelas X

Abstract

Abstract Background: Adolescents are one of the groups with a high level of smartphone use. Excessive use can cause various impacts, both physical and mental. One of the factors that can influence smartphone use is self-control because it can make teenagers have control over themselves to maintain good behavior in everyday life, including when using smartphones. Purpose: To determine self-control of smartphone use in students grade X Method: Descriptive research design with a quantitative approach to self-control of smartphone use in grade X students of state senior high school 2 Majalaya totaling 210 students. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire sheet containing 20 items and has been tested for validity and reliability. The data analysis used was univariate analysis presented in the form of a frequency distribution. Results: A total of 155 respondents (73.2%) had high self-control over smartphone use and 55 respondents (26.8%) had low self-control. This shows that the majority of respondents have good awareness of smartphone use and are able to manage it wisely. Conclusion: Respondents' self-control over smartphone use tends to be good because most respondents have awareness and are able to manage it wisely. Suggestion: It is hoped that teenagers can set time limits for daily smartphone use by determining certain times for online activities and avoiding excessive use beyond the specified time limit. Keywords: Adolescents; Self Control; Smartphone; Students.