The Description of Self-Role in Lesbian Behavior in the Area of Semarang City

Ellyana Firdaus (Nursing of Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Kendal)
Andriyani Mustika Nurwijayanti (Nursing of Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Kendal)
Rina Anggraeni (Nursing of Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Kendal)
Livana PH (Nursing of Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Kendal)

Indonesian Journal of Global Health research
Vol 4 No 1 (2022): Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research

Homosexual behavior (lesbian) in the city of Semarang has increased every year. The negative impact of same-sex sexual orientation can experience social stress as a result of the stigma associated with same-sex orientation, as a result lesbians are prone to experiencing psychological problems such as negative self-role. This study aims to describe the role of self in lesbian behavior in the Semarang City Region. This type of research is quantitative with a descriptive design with a survey approach. The number of samples is 124 using random sampling technique. The results showed that the role of self was positive as many as 75 respondents (60.5%). It is recommended for lesbians to involve themselves in interacting not only with fellow lesbians but try to involve and get used to social activities and behave positively.