FIKA NUR RAINI, NIM. 202202057 (2026) HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN KELUARGA DENGAN KECEMASAN SISWI SEKOLAH DASAR DALAM MENGHADAPI MENARCHE DI KECAMATAN GOMBONG. Skripsi thesis, UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH GOMBONG.

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Abstract

Background: Menarche is an early sign of puberty that often causes anxiety among elementary school girls, especially those aged 10–12 years. Lack of understanding about bodily changes and minimal family support can make girls feel afraid, confused, and unprepared to face menarche. Family support plays an important role in providing information, emotional comfort, and a sense of security so that girls can go through puberty better. Objective: To determine the relationship between family support and the level of anxiety among female students in facing menarche in Gombong District. Method: This study used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. The study population consisted of 121 female students, who were also the sample using total sampling technique. The respondents were fifth and sixth grade female students, both those who had and had not experienced menstruation, from SD Kreatif Muhammadiyah Gombong and SD Negeri 2 Gombong. The research instruments included a family support questionnaire and the Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale (SCAS) questionnaire. Data analysis used the Spearman rho correlation test. Results: The majority of respondents had moderate family support and moderate to severe anxiety. The Spearman test showed a value of ρ = –0.401 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between family support and anxiety. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between family support and anxiety among elementary school girls facing menarche in Gombong District. Recommendations: Parents are expected to increase their support through open communication, providing appropriate information, and emotional guidance. Schools are advised to organize parenting classes and reproductive health education programs through UKS activities or periodic counseling to improve girls’ readiness to face menarche.

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