Korelasi interaksi teman sebaya dengan perilaku merokok pada remaja laki-laki

Background: Adolescence is a transitional period marked by physical, emotional, and social changes that can influence an individual's behavioral development. One behavior that emerges during this stage is smoking, which is generally influenced by social dynamics. In Cambahan Hamlet, Nogotirto, Gamping District, smoking habits among adolescents are relatively high, with adolescents starting to smoke due to peer pressure or group norms. This pattern suggests that peer interactions play a significant role in shaping risky behavior and can contribute to the emergence of unhealthy habits. Purpose: To determine the correlation between peer interactions and smoking behavior in adolescent boys. Method: Quantitative research with a descriptive correlation design using a cross-sectional approach. The study population was adolescents in Cambahan Hamlet. The sample was taken using the Total Sampling Technique, resulting in a sample size of 40 individuals. Data were collected using the Smoking Behavior and Peer Interaction Questionnaire to determine respondents' smoking behavior and peer interactions. Data analysis used the non-parametric Kendall-Tau test. Results: Statistical tests using the Kendall-Tau test showed a p-value