Results of research

Results of research

From Kompas

I was saddened to read the report about Dr. Mochtadi in Semarang, Central Java (Kompas, May 13, 1995). He will be stripped of his position because he unveiled the outcome of his research on the sexual behavior of teenagers in Semarang. As a researcher myself, I am concerned at the attitude of the Central Java legislators of Commission E and the chief of health services in the province.

Basically, it is intellectual harassment, using the pretext of social propriety for political gains. In my opinion, such an attitude reflects insensitivity at the changes taking place in society. In fact social changes can only be detected through careful research, which is methodologically accountable.

Moreover, results of research can be used as an useful input for society and for decision makers in anticipating future challenges.

TRIARKO N.

Jakarta