PENERIMAAN DIRI PADA REMAJA YANG MENGALAMI OBESITAS
Self-Acceptance in Adolescents with Obesity
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami dinamika penerimaan diri pada remaja yang mengalami obesitas. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus terhadap tiga remaja laki-laki berusia 18–22 tahun yang telah mencapai tahap penerimaan diri. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara mendalam dan dianalisis menggunakan metode analisis tematik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa proses penerimaan diri pada remaja obesitas melalui enam tahapan psikologis, yaitu penolakan, kesadaran dan konfrontasi, perjuangan emosional, penerimaan, pemulihan dan pertumbuhan, hingga pada tahap identitas positif terhadap tubuh.
Kata kunci: penerimaan diri, remaja, obesitas, kesehatan mental, studi kasus
This study aims to understand the dynamics of self-acceptance in adolescents experiencing obesity and to identify the factors that influence it. Obesity in adolescence is a significant issue, as it affects not only physical health but also mental health and psychological development, including self-acceptance. This research adopts a qualitative approach using a case study method involving three male adolescents aged 18–22 who have reached a stage of self-acceptance. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis.
The results show that the self-acceptance process in obese adolescents goes through six psychological stages: denial, awareness and confrontation, emotional struggle, acceptance, healing and growth, and ultimately, the development of a positive body identity. The factors influencing self-acceptance include self-understanding, body image, social support, and internal motivation. This study contributes theoretical insights into the stages of self-acceptance and offers practical implications for families, educators, and healthcare professionals in supporting obese adolescents.
Keywords: self-acceptance, adolescents, obesity, mental health, case study