The Effect of Smoking Behavior on Students’ Learning Discipline: A Study at SMA Negeri 2 Bitung

Abstract

Smoking among students is a growing concern worldwide. Research conducted by the Indonesia Institute for Social Development (IISD) in collaboration with the Muhammadiyah Student Association (IPM) revealed that 27.7% of high school students in Indonesia have tried smoking. Furthermore, 10.67% of students actively smoke on a daily basis. Among teenagers, smoking is often perceived as a symbol of maturity or a form of rebellion against rules. However, deciding to smoke at a young age can have detrimental effects on both health and development. This study aims to determine the relationship between smoking behavior and learning discipline among students at SMA Negeri 2 Bitung. This is a quantitative research study using a cross-sectional approach, conducted on 40 randomly selected samples. Data collection was done using a questionnaire that had previously undergone validity and reliability testing. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test with a significance level of α = 0.05. The chi-square test results showed a significant relationship between smoking behavior and students' learning discipline (p = 0.000 < 0.05).