Adolescents' Perceptions of Early Marriage in Setupatok Village, Mundu District

Authors

  • Ani Nurhaeni Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Mahardika, Cirebon
  • Dea Andini Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Mahardika, Cirebon
  • Lily Wahyuni Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Mahardika, Cirebon
  • Yani Kamasturyani Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Mahardika, Cirebon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56359/igj.v5i1.913

Keywords:

Adolescent Perceptions, Early Marriage, Adolescent Reproductive Health, Sociocultural Factors

Abstract

Background & Objective: Early marriage is a marriage carried out by individuals under the age of 19. This phenomenon is still a serious problem in Setupatok Village, Mundu District. Adolescent perceptions of early marriage are one of the factors that can influence the decision to marry at a young age. This study aims to determine the relationship between adolescent perceptions and the incidence of early marriage in Setupatok Village, Mundu District.

Method: The research method used is quantitative with a cross-sectional research design. The research sample was 82 respondents selected using the proportional random sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the chi-square statistical test.

Result: The results showed that 67 adolescents (81.7%) had a good perception of early marriage, while 15 adolescents (18.3%) had a bad perception. The incidence of early marriage in Setupatok Village was recorded as 64 adolescents (78.0%) had married at an early age, while 18 adolescents (22.0%) were not married. Statistical tests showed a significant relationship between adolescent perceptions and the incidence of early marriage (p-value = 0.000; p <0.05).

Conclusion: The results of this study are expected to contribute to efforts to prevent early marriage by increasing adolescent awareness of the impact of marriage at a young age. Reproductive health education and counseling are strategic steps in changing adolescent perceptions of early marriage.

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2026-02-01

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Nurhaeni, A., Andini, D., Wahyuni, L., & Kamasturyani, Y. (2026). Adolescents’ Perceptions of Early Marriage in Setupatok Village, Mundu District. INDOGENIUS, 5(1), 100–109. https://doi.org/10.56359/igj.v5i1.913

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