Identifikasi Faktor –Faktor yang mempengaruhi Online Child Sexual Abuse pada Remaja di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Medan Sunggal

Abstract

Adolescents tend to share personal information online without understanding the consequences of data disclosure, exposing them to the risk of online sexual violence. The risk of online child sexual abuse among adolescents has become a concerning phenomenon as it can affect their well-being and psychological development. Affected adolescents are at risk of social isolation, difficulty in forming interpersonal relationships, and increased susceptibility to cyberbullying. This study aims to identify the factors influencing online child sexual abuse among adolescents in the working area of Medan Sunggal Public Health Center. A descriptive quantitative research design was employed, using accidental sampling techniques to involve 115 adolescents. The study results indicate that regarding internet usage, the majority of adolescents (58.3%) exhibited mild compulsive behavior. In terms of victimization, most adolescents (84.3%) had never experienced online sexual violence. Concerning parental bonding, nearly half of the adolescents (45.2%) showed affectionate conflict. The study identified three main factors influencing online child sexual abuse: repetitive internet use without rational motivation as a means of identity compensation, online sexual violence victimization that impairs adolescents' ability to recognize dangerous situations. and inconsistent parental bonding, which poses a risk to adolescent development.