Analisis Faktor yang Memengaruhi Kecenderungan Inferiority Feeling pada Remaja Putri di Makassar

Adolescents often face a wide variety of problems. These problems typically include physical, mental, social, and emotional issues. One of the mental health issues among adolescents is a feeling of inferiority. This has become a major concern in adolescent mental health. Parenting styles, physical disabilities, and socioeconomic status are known to influence the tendency toward feelings of inferiority. Islam has taught us not to be weak or feel inferior, as stated, for example, in Surah Ali Imran/3:139. This study aims to determine the influence of parenting styles, physical disabilities, and socioeconomic status on the tendency toward feelings of inferiority among adolescent girls in Makassar. This study is an analytical observational quantitative study using a cross-sectional approach. It was conducted among adolescents aged 14-15 years selected from five schools in the city of Makassar using the Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling technique, yielding a sample of 227 respondents. Data were collected via a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the chi-square test. The results indicate a significant association between parenting styles and physical disabilities and the tendency toward feelings of inferiority (p < 0.05), whereas economic status did not show a significant association with this tendency (p > 0.05). This study underscores the importance of interventions to enhance parents’ understanding of parenting styles and to foster greater self-confidence in adolescents to support better mental health.