<![CDATA[The increasing use of gadgets among children and early adolescents provides various benefits in supporting learning activities and communication. However, excessive and uncontrolled gadget use can cause negative impacts, such as decreased learning concentration, reduced social interaction, disrupted sleep patterns, and the emergence of gadget dependency. This socialization activity aims to increase the understanding and awareness of early adolescents regarding the negative impacts of gadget addiction and the importance of using gadgets wisely and responsibly. This activity was conducted on June 11, 2026, at the Integrated Laboratory of SMPN 2 Malalak Selatan, targeting early adolescents and the school community of SMPN 2 Malalak Selatan. The methods used were interactive counseling, discussions, educational video screenings, and simple evaluations through observation and question-and-answer sessions before and after the activity. The results of the activity showed that the participants actively participated and were able to understand the various negative impacts of excessive gadget use. This socialization activity is expected to increase adolescents' awareness of using gadgets wisely and responsibly.]]>
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