[AGE DYNAMICS OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR OF TEENAGERS]

Area of Science:

• Developmental Psychology
• Adolescent Psychology
• Clinical Psychology

Background:

• Teenage deviant behavior is a significant concern with complex underlying factors.
• Understanding age-related manifestations is crucial for effective intervention.
• Psychological health in adolescents is influenced by developmental, social, and familial factors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the age-related manifestations of deviant behavior in teenagers.
• To assess the psychological health of adolescents using a comprehensive set of indicators.
• To analyze the impact of family relationships and education on adolescent psychological well-being.

Main Methods:

• Assessed psychological health using 28 indicators across biological, age-related, and social blocks.
• Utilized a 10-step property measuring scale for detailed analysis.
• Conducted family relationship analysis in a subset of participants (42 teenagers).

Main Results:

• Identified deficits in basic acquisitions and personality problems in teenagers with deviant behavior.
• Found that depriving adolescents of independence hinders skill and developmental acquisition.
• Highlighted disadvantages in family education, such as overprotection, as contributing factors.
• Categorized teenagers with these issues as having low psychological health safety.

Conclusions:

• Adolescent deviant behavior is linked to deficits in psychological health and developmental acquisitions.
• Family dynamics, particularly educational disadvantages, play a critical role.
• Mandatory corrective work and preventive group interventions are recommended for at-risk teenagers.