<![CDATA[This study aims to determine the descriptive overview of self-protection capabilities among adolescent girls in Padang City against the risk of sexual violence. This research applies a descriptive quantitative approach. The population in this study consisted of early adolescent girls aged 12 to 15 years in Padang City, with a total sample of 409 respondents selected using quota sampling technique. Data collection was conducted using a modified self-protection scale based on the dimensions of self-defense and self-efficacy, which demonstrated high reliability (). Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistical analysis assisted by SPSS software. The results showed that the empirical mean score (75.17) was higher than the hypothetical mean score (57.5), indicating a high level of self-protection among the respondents. Categorization analysis revealed that 52.6% of respondents fell into the very high category, 41.3% into the high category, 5.9% into the moderate category, and only 0.2% into the low category. These findings suggest that the majority of adolescent girls in Padang City possess strong self-protection capacities, driven by high self-defense mechanisms and solid self-efficacy in identifying, anticipating, and responding to situations involving potential sexual violence.]]>
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