THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT TO ACTION PLANS FOR SMOKING PREVENTION AMONG ADOLESCENTS AT SMPN 4 MARTAPURA

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Introduction: Smoking habits among adolescents in Indonesia have become a public health concern that requires specific and targeted interventions. The harmful effects of smoking pose serious risks to adolescent health, particularly by interfering with lung development. Family support plays a crucial role in shaping adolescent behavior, as family attitudes and behaviors can serve as role models. Commitment to action plans for smoking prevention is essential to help adolescents avoid harmful smoking behaviors. Objective: To determine the relationship between family support and commitment to action plans for smoking prevention behavior among adolescents at SMP Negeri 4 Martapura. Methods: This study employed a quantitative correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The research was conducted at SMP Negeri 4 Martapura, with data collected in December 2025. The study population consisted of 152 students, and a sample of 122 respondents was selected using stratified proportional random sampling. The instruments used were a family support questionnaire consisting of 20 items and a smoking prevention action plan commitment questionnaire consisting of 18 items, both measured using a Likert scale. Data analysis was performed using the Spearman rho test. Results: The results showed a p-value < 0.005, indicating a significant relationship between family support and commitment to action plans for smoking prevention behavior among adolescents at SMP Negeri 4 Martapura in 2025. Family support, in relation to commitment to smoking prevention action plans, was found to enhance students’ knowledge in implementing smoking prevention both within the school environment and outside the school setting.