An overview of the physical, psychological, and social responses of adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic in urban area

ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on all sectors of life in all age groups, including teenagers. The physical and psychological responses on adolescents due to the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be explained yet. This study aims to explain the physical and psychological responses of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents. This research method was descriptive with a survey approach. The survey was conducted on 219 teenagers in the West Surabaya area. Respondents filled out questionnaires about physical responses (weight, height and use of minus glasses), psychological responses (anxiety, stress and depression), and social responses (social interactions). DASS was used to measure the psychological response. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon sign rank test to measure body weight before and during pandemic COVID-19. The physical responses that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic were an increase in the respondent's weight and the use of glasses due to the online school process. The social response that occurs is adolescent social interaction at a sufficient level. Psychological responses showed stress 57%, anxiety 68.9%, and depression 63.9%;only 7.8% teenagers have good social interaction. The responses of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents can be seen physically, socially and psychologically. Efforts are needed to overcome and anticipate problems resulting from these changes.