Youth and social support : a case study of middle class Jakarta youth

摘要: This research investigated the experience of middle class youth in Jakarta, Indonesia. The thesis is divided into two studies. Study One describes Australian trial research method. Two contains outcomes on Jakarta youth. Based an ecological contextual perspective and grounded theory, data was collected through semi-structured life history interviews. In first emic study, researcher trialed a series techniques with a sample from centers. The life history interview, combined availability centers, was seen as an efficient cost effective means accessing range suitable subjects. The then adapted method for use second or etic study with youth drug dependence unit club. For two, interviews were conducted months leading up to Indonesian General Election June 1999. This implemented close consultation psychologists to ensure that cross cultural ethical issues, such confidentiality informed consent, were managed appropriately. twenty-six Moslem and Christian transcribed translated coded factors, social support satisfaction. Results indicate valued social received available their families relatively fewer references peers siblings. With youth, evidence found transition autonomy delayed early 20s, as compared Westen youth, conflict parents continuing longer reason. Youth referred ambivalently their dislike sharp verbal reprimands and parental pressure attend school university at same time need parental discipline. expressed stronger sense responsibility toward both parents and family members compared Western especially if they only male child eldest child. result consistent Indonesia's collectivistic culture and norm unmarried live families. addition, mothers provide considerably more than fathers, emotional. It fathers provided advice tangible sources higher rates of dissatisfying mothers, distant role family. There some evidence dissatisfying parental negatively buffered risky health behavior while satisfying support, perceived available, positively buffered during crisis. showed lives the youth affected by monetary political crisis (K.rismon), both directly indirectly. approach predominantly Western, although adapted Asian culture, theories o~ adolescent and social support. When applied number new concepts and understandings emerged. series guiding principles can be utilized in the design implementation programs community.