Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kebiasaan Jajan Siswa di SMPN 2 Kendari: Factors Associated with Snacking Habits among Students at Junior High School 2 Kendari

Abstrak

Early adolescents, particularly junior high school students aged 12–15 years, are highly vulnerable to environmental influences in shaping their snacking habits. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with the snacking habits of students at SMPN 2 Kendari. This study employed an analytical observational design using a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional study design. The population consisted of all seventh- and eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Kendari, totaling 633 students. The sampling technique used was stratified random sampling, resulting in a total sample of 366 respondents. Data were collected using questionnaires as the research instrument. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistical analysis, the Chi-Square test, and Fisher’s Exact test because the requirements for the Chi-Square test were not fully met. The results showed a significant association between pocket money and students’ snacking habits (p-value = 0.002). However, there was no significant association between breakfast habits and snacking habits (p-value = 0.442). In conclusion, pocket money was associated with students’ snacking habits, whereas breakfast habits were not associated with snacking habits among students at SMPN 2 Kendari.

Kata kunci

• Breakfast Habits
• Pocket Money
• Snacking Habits