The Influence of Psychological Factors on Law Compliance Among Adolescents

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of psychological factors on legal compliance among adolescents. The phenomenon of lawlessness by adolescents shows a significant psychological dimension in the formation of legal awareness. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with in-depth interview techniques, observations, and documentation studies in several secondary schools. The results of the study show that self-control, empathy, perception of legal authority, and social environment are the main factors that influence law-abiding behavior. The formation of legal awareness through a psychological approach has proven to be more effective than normative and legalistic learning models. These findings confirm that the integration of developmental psychology in legal education can be a more sustainable strategy for fostering adolescent legal character.