The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between perceived family social support and internalizing problems among adolescents through a correlational, quantitative study. A total of 689 adolescents in Muhammadiyah senior high school, aged between 15 and 18 years, who resided with their family and/or parents in the East Java Province (Indonesia) were recruited through a simple random sampling. The study used the Perceived Social Support-Family (PSS-Fa) scale and the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Linear regression indicated a significant relationship between perceived family social support towards adolescent internalizing problems. This finding confirms the notable role of parents in preventing internalizing problems in adolescence.
                        
                        
                        
                        
                            
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