DYNAMICS OF STUDENT SMOKERS IN HIGH SCHOOL

Abstract

Smoking is a habit carried out by students, influenced by psychological factors, social environment, socio-cultural demographics. So that smoking is a disease that is transmitted to the younger generation or students. So this study aims to examine the existence and pathology of student smokers at Senior High School Plus Kinali. The type of research used is qualitative research with a phenomenological and ethnographic approach. In this case, the author examines the phenomena of ethnographic research forms. Ethnography is a research method based on observations of a group of people with a natural environment rather than research that emphasizes formality. In collecting data, the author conducted naturalistic interviews by visiting students who smoke in the canteen, both during class hours and during breaks. In conducting the interview, the author took a persuasive approach in an attempt to examine the phenomena of smoking for students. If needed, the author conducted interviews and interrogations secretly wrapped in casual chats. The findings of this study reveal that smoking is a disease that has become a tradition among the younger generation or students, which is very damaging in terms of health, economy and psyche. Smoking is a culture of students at Senior High School Plus Kinali which is caused by environmental influences, both friends and the general public. Internal factors of students also influence Senior High School Plus Kinali students to smoke, both at school and outside of school. Smoking for students is a source of pride for them and is a social disease that is developing among students.