Analysis of variables influencing adaptation and socialization: Aggressive behavior in adolescence

Because the consequences of aggression can be very serious, in this work we have analysed the influence of different personal, social, educational and family related variables on the development of deviant and aggressive behaviors among adolescents. Based on a sample of 1.800 participants, we analysed whether there were gender and age differences in these variables. The group of boys obtained higher scores on school and social maladjustment, and antisocial and criminal behavior. In addition, they received a more protective education on behalf of their mothers. The group of girls reported greater family dissatisfaction and a more restrictive education. From the age of 13, teenagers report higher personal, school and social life maladjustment. They receive a more restricted and less personalized and permissive educational style from their parents. This educational style may increase the risk of aggressive, antisocial and criminal behavior in teenagers. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)