OPTIMIZING YOUTH WORSHIP GUIDANCE IN IMPROVING CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY QUALITY IN PADANG PANJANG BLOCK PARIANGAN VILLAGE TANAH DATAR REGENCY

Optimization of religious guidance Adolescent character Prevention of negative behaviors

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April 8, 2026

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Objective: This community service program aims to optimize the religious guidance for adolescents in Jorong Padang Panjang, Nagari Pariangan, Tanah Datar District, through the improvement of discipline, responsibility, religious understanding, and the prevention of negative behaviors. Method: The program was conducted from June 2 to June 21, 2025, involving 30 adolescents as participants. Before the program implementation, a pre-test was conducted to measure the participants' discipline, responsibility, and religious understanding, as well as to detect negative behaviors such as drug abuse and promiscuity. After the religious-based training involving families and schools, the post-test results show significant improvements in discipline (85%), responsibility (78%), and religious understanding (80%), as well as a decrease in negative behaviors to 30%. Results: The pre-test results show that only 40 % of adolescents have high discipline in performing religious duties, 50% feel responsible for religious and social obligations, and 65% are involved in negative behaviors. This program not only improves the technical aspects of religious practice but also contributes to strengthening the social relationship between parents and children and enhancing the participants' spiritual quality of life. The challenges faced, such as external influences still affecting adolescent behavior, were addressed with a more holistic approach, involving other community elements. Novelty: This program proves that a structured and community-based approach can have a significant impact on developing adolescents' discipline, responsibility, and strong character.