RELATIONSHIPS OF EFFECTIVE FAMILY COMMUNICATION AGAINST YOUTH SEX BEHAVIOR OF 11TH GRADE STUDENT AT BARUNAWATI SURABAYA HIGH SCHOOL

Many factors that affect juvenile sexual behavior including effective family communication. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of effective family communication against youth sex behavior of 11th grade student at barunawati surabaya high school. The study design uses observational analytic cross sectional approach. The population of the study was 214 respondents and research sample of 140 respondents. The instrument used was a questionnaire sheet. Data analysis used Chi Square test α <0.05. Statistical test results obtained effective family communication and juvenile sexual behavior ρ = 0.035 (α <0.05). There is an effective relationship of family communication and juvenile sexual behavior. Peer group with adolescent sexual behavior ρ = 0.032 (α <0.05). There is a relationship with juvenile sexual behavior. The implications of this research are the need for good communication between parents and children, provide education about the dangers of adolescent sexual behavior and monitor children's society. It is recommended for teachers in schools to help in providing education about the dangers of juvenile sexual behavior.