Fenomena Perubahan Gaya Hidup Hedonisme di Kalangan Remaja

Abstract

Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood, where individuals begin to question the phenomena that occur around them to form self-worth. One of the phenomena that is developing among adolescents is the hedonistic lifestyle, which is increasingly influenced by advances in technology and social media. In this lifestyle, the search for instant pleasure becomes the main goal, which often encourages adolescents to pursue pleasure without considering the long-term impacts. Social media, which displays a glamorous lifestyle and unrealistic standards of pleasure, plays a major role in influencing adolescents' consumer behavior and desire to follow certain trends. This phenomenon is influenced by social factors, family environment, and technological advances, which create behavioral patterns that are more oriented towards instant pleasure. The impacts are seen in social, mental, and educational aspects, such as reduced deep emotional relationships between adolescents, mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, and decreased motivation to learn that can interfere with their academic development. However, a hedonistic lifestyle can also encourage creativity and the development of social skills. This study aims to explore more deeply the causal factors, impacts, and challenges that arise due to changes in the hedonistic lifestyle among adolescents, as well as efforts to overcome its negative impacts through character education and the formation of a supportive social environment.