Peer environment and emotional maturity with aggressive behavior in adolescents living in Islamic boarding school

This study aims to examine the relationship between peer environmental factors and emotional maturity with aggressive behavior in adolescents living in Islamic boarding schools. A quantitative research design with a survey approach was employed. The sample consisted of 131 students from the Madrasah Diniyyah at Al-Hikmah Islamic Boarding School in Bandar Lampung, selected using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected using a Likert scale to measure aggressive behavior, peer environment, and emotional maturity. Multiple linear regression analysis with JASP showed that peer environment and emotional maturity simultaneously had a significant effect on aggressive behavior. Partially, peer environment and emotional maturity had a significant negative effect. These results indicate that the more positive the peer environment and the higher the level of emotional maturity, the lower the aggressive behavior that occurs. These findings highlight the importance of fostering a positive social environment and enhancing adolescents' emotional maturity as preventive measures against aggressive behavior. The results of this study provide valuable insights for developing interventions and formulating educational policies within the Islamic boarding school context.