PSYCHOEDUCATION IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOCIETY IN EARLY MARRIAGE PREVENTION IN THE SONGGODADI VILLAGE

Abstract

The phenomenon of early marriage in Songgodadi District Petungkriyono Village is influenced by several factors, including the law level of education, poverty, matchmaking, customs and local cultures, and easy administrative requirements. The purpose of this study was to implement psychoeducation services to the resources of the Songgodadi Village people as an effort to prevent early marriage. This research uses a qualitative method with an empirical social approach. The taeget of psychoeducation services is carried out on teenegers and parents. The results of this study include an early marriage prevention pattern through psychoeducation services against the society in Songgodadi Village. Thus, the presence of this prevention pattern can help the government to reduce early marriage rates in Pekalongan Regency.