THE INFLUENCE OF SELF-CONTROL ON CYBERSEX ADDICTION BEHAVIOR AMONG ADOLESCENT

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of self-control on cybersex addiction behavior among adolescents at SMAN 8 Kota Tasikmalaya. Cybersex addiction is defined as involvement in compulsive online sexual activities, such as accessing pornographic content or participating in sexual conversations. This research employs a quantitative approach with a simple regression analysis method. The study sample consisted of 202 eleventh-grade students selected using a saturated sampling technique. The results revealed that the students' self-control abilities were predominantly in the moderate category (60.40%). In contrast, cybersex addiction behavior was largely in the low category (97.03%), indicating a low risk of addiction among the students. Simple regression analysis showed a significant influence of 0.058 or 5.8% between self-control and cybersex addiction behavior. Students with better self-control had a lower risk of cybersex addiction.

This study emphasizes the importance of guidance and counseling services in enhancing students' self-control to prevent cybersex addiction behavior.