Aggressive Behavior In Adolescents Research Articles

The long-term effectiveness of a personality-targeted substance use prevention program on aggression from adolescence to early adulthood.

Addressing aggressive behavior in adolescence is a key step toward preventing violence and associated social and economic costs in adulthood. This study examined the secondary effects of the personality-targeted substance use preventive program Preventure on aggressive behavior from ages 13 to 20. In total, 339 young people from nine independent schools (M age = 13.03 years, s.d. = 0.47, range = 12-15) who rated highly on one of the four personality traits associated with increased substance use and other emotional/behavioral symptoms (i.e. impulsivity, anxiety sensitivity, sensation seeking, and negative thinking) were included in the analyses (n = 145 in Preventure, n = 194 in control). Self-report assessments were administered at baseline and follow-up (6 months, 1, 2, 3, 5.5, and 7 years). Overall aggression and subtypes of aggressive behaviors (proactive, reactive) were examined using multilevel mixed-effects analysis accounting for school-level clustering. Across the 7-year follow-up period, the average yearly reduction in the frequency of aggressive behaviors (b = -0.42; 95% confidence interval [CI] -0.64 to -0.20; p < 0.001), reactive aggression (b = -0.22; 95% CI 0.35 to -0.10; p = 0.001), and proactive aggression (b = -0.14; 95% CI -0.23 to -0.05; p = 0.002) was greater for the Preventure group compared to the control group. The study suggests a brief personality-targeted intervention may have long-term impacts on aggression among young people; however, this interpretation is limited by imbalance of sex ratios between study groups.

Executive function mediates the relationship between impulsivity and aggressive behavior in adolescents

Executive function mediates the relationship between impulsivity and aggressive behavior in adolescents

Rethinking Aggressive behavior in Adolescents: an exploration of the relationship between social Intelligence and empathy

This literature review rethinks aggressive behavior in adolescents and focuses on its analysis through the lens of social intelligence and empathy. Aggressive behavior is essential in adolescence because this period is a critical stage for developing emotional cognition and social skills. This article attempts to explain and analyze how social intelligence and empathy influence aggressive behavior in adolescents. Social intelligence is a crucial factor influencing an individual’s performance in social situations. Empathy is the ability to understand and care about the feelings of others, and empathy is associated with more positive conflict resolution skills. Studies have found a positive correlation between high social intelligence and lower aggressive behavior. Highly empathetic adolescents were more likely to use positive conflict resolution methods, thus reducing the likelihood of aggressive behavior. Finally, the essay makes recommendations for future research, including further exploration of the influence of other factors on aggressive behavior. These studies contribute to a deeper understanding of the complexity of adolescent aggressive behavior and provide a theoretical basis for research interventions.

Token Economy to Reduce Aggressive Behavior in Adolescent with Intellectual Disabilities

Aggressive behavior is often found in individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). Aggressive behavior arises due to low cognitive capacity so that the ability of individuals with ID to understand situations or the environment has limitations on the other side. The process of understanding the situation and realizing how to respond is very important so that individuals can adapt well to the environment. On the other hand, realizing adaptive behavior in individuals with ID is quite difficult. This research attempts to give an overview of the token economy to reduce aggressive behavior in hitting, shouting, and countering. This study aims to look at the effectiveness of token economy in reducing aggressive behavior in adolescents with ID. The research method used was single case experimental design. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and psychological tests. Pretest and posttest were carried out on aggressive behavior before and after the treatment. The results of the token economy treatment showed a decrease in aggressive behavior on the subject as a whole (calculated based on a behavioral checklist), both in hitting (formerly 6 to 0), shouting (formerly 9 to 0,2), and countering behavior (formerly 6 to 0.2). There was a decrease from 24 to 3 based on the CBLC score after the treatment. Thus, it can be concluded that the token economy has proven effective in reducing aggressive behavior in adolescent with intellectual disabilities.&#x0D; Keywords: aggression, intellectual disability, token economy

Effectiveness of Community-Based Programs on Aggressive Behavior Among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Adolescent aggressive behavior has increasingly become a central issue affecting the safety of both school campuses and the broader society. Despite the existence of numerous community interventions targeting this issue, there has been a paucity of efforts to consolidate the findings on the effectiveness of community-based programs in preventing aggressive behavior. This meta-analysis sought to address this gap by reviewing and assessing the impact of community-based initiatives on reducing adolescent aggression. A thorough search was carried out on 12 electronic databases: EBSCO, ERIC, PubMed, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, the China National Knowledge, Wanfang Databases, and China Science and Technology Journal Database. Sixteen studies were finalized, and meta-analyses were performed using a random effect model on RevMan v5.4 software developed by Cochrane. The analysis encompassed 16 published studies, involving a total of 2,585 participants. The key components of existing programs for aggression reduction included providing behavioral skills and training for adolescents, employing a problem-solving approach to address behavioral issues, offering psychological treatment, and emphasizing community supervision. The results indicate a significant positive effect of community-based interventions on aggression reduction (standardized mean difference = -0.26, 95% confidence intervals [-0.39, -0.13], Z = 3.84, p < .001). The subgroup analyses revealed that the intervention's effectiveness was moderated by the duration of the intervention, its theoretical foundation, and the sample size. This study furnishes empirical evidence supporting the enhancement of policies and practices to foster community engagement in mitigating aggressive behavior.

Martial arts and school violence: Examining the potential of martial arts training to reduce or foster aggressive behaviour in schools

School violence is of international concern. However, the evidence regarding school violence may underestimate its prevalence. Consequently it is critical to develop effective interventions to address school violence. This study examined a psychosocial intervention based around a 10-week martial arts training program to address aggression. Two-hundred and eighty-three (N = 283) secondary students aged 12–14 years (M = 12.76, SD=0.68) participated in the study, which was evaluated using a randomized controlled trial. Results found that the intervention did not reduce, nor increase aggressive behaviour. This was inconsistent with most previous findings examining the impact of martial arts training on aggression, and points to a more nuanced perspective that martial arts training may have a limited effect on aggressive behaviour. While further research regarding the impact of martial arts training on aggressive behaviour may be warranted, this study recommends caution before considering martial arts as an intervention strategy to reduce or regulate aggressive behaviour in adolescents.

SOCIAL MEDIA’S RIPPLE EFFECT: UNRAVELLING ADOLESCENTS AGGRESSION SAND ITS TOLL ON PARENTAL MENTAL WELL-BEING

PURPOSE: To investigate the correlation between social media exposure and aggressive behaviour in adolescents and assess the subsequent impact on parent’s mental health for informed intervention. DESIGN / METHODOLOGY: Utilizing a mixed methods approach this study will make use of journals magazines , reference books, qualitatively to assess social media usage patterns and aggressive behaviour in a diverse adolescent population. Concurrently secondary sources of data were used in the study which will provide in depth insight into the perceived impact on mental health of parents. FINDINGS AND RESULTS:To obtain the most recent an relevant findings. recommend checking recent academics journals, publications or reputed sources that focus on social psychology or related fields. ORIGINALITY / VALUE:The study of social medias influences on aggressive behaviour and its impact on parents mental well-being holds significant value and originality due to several factors like emerging issues of excessive use of social media and its effect on emotional life of adolescence as well as their parents, interdisciplinary nature that adds depth to the investigation providing a more comprehensive views, identifying the impact of social media on aggressive behaviour allows for the exploration of strategies to mitigate negative consequences and the potential for ignoring practical strategies policies and educational initiatives. TYPE OF PAPER:Descriptive research with exploratory research design. KEYWORD: Aggressive behaviour, comprehensive, adolescenc

PERBANDINGAN TINGKAT ADIKSI GAME ONLINE DENGAN TINGKAT AGRESIVITAS PADA REMAJA SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA

Aggressive behavior is an act of non-physical or physical force that intended to cause harm. Aggressive behavior in adolescents is a global public health problem. It includes a range of acts from acts of intimidation, physical fights, even a murder. In Indonesia, there has been an increase in cases of aggressive behavior in teenagers from 321 cases in 2021 to 1451 cases in 2020.Studies have shown multiple factors within a person that may contribute to aggressive behavior, including an addiction to online games. An excessive increase in dopamine due to online game addiction causes a decrease in dopamine D2 receptors (D2DRs) in the prefrontal cortex. This causes dysfunction of the prefrontal cortex which can lead to aggressive behavior The aim of the study was the investigation of the addictive potential of gaming as well as the relationship between online game addiction and aggressive behavior. A cross-sectional study was conducted using Indonesia Online Game Addiction Questionnaire (IOGAQ) and Buss-Perry Agression Questionnaire (BPAQ). The sample consisted of 133 students of SMPN 1 Lubuk Sikaping, using total sampling technique. Data revealed that 58,6% of students fulfilled diagnostic criteria of online game addiction (mild to severe category) and 56,4% of students had moderate levels of aggression. The study concluded that there is a correlation between online game addiction and aggressive behavior (p-value = 0.000).

Aggressive behavior of adolescents in the digital age: factors and methods of prevention

Currently, the topic of aggressive behavior of teenagers on the Internet is relevant. This article considers the basic concepts of aggressive behavior, types of offenses and crimes committed in the digital space, factors of aggressive behavior, as well as proposed methods of prevention of this type of behavior.

A study of cortisol level as a biological marker in disruptive aggressive behaviour in adolescence

A study of cortisol level as a biological marker in disruptive aggressive behaviour in adolescence

Postweaning intermittent sleep deprivation enhances defensive attack in adult female mice via the microbiota-gut-brain axis

Sleep is one of the most important physiological activities in life and promotes the growth and development of an individual. In modern society, sleep deprivation (SD), especially among adolescents, has become a common phenomenon. However, long-term SD severely affected adolescents' neurodevelopment leading to abnormal behavioral phenotypes. Clinical studies indicated that sleep problems caused increased aggressive behavior in adolescents. Aggressive behavior was subordinate to social behaviors, in which defensive attack was often the last line for survival. Meanwhile, increasing studies shown that gut microbiota regulated social behaviors by affecting specific brain regions via the gut-brain axis. However, whether postweaning intermittent SD is related to defensive attack in adulthood, and if so, whether it is mediated by the microbiota-gut-brain axis are still elusive. Combined with microbial sequencing and hippocampal metabolomics, the present study mainly investigated the long-term effects of postweaning intermittent SD on defensive attack in adult mice. Our study demonstrated that postweaning intermittent SD enhanced defensive attack and impaired long-term memory formation in adult female mice. Moreover, microbial sequencing and LC-MS analysis showed that postweaning intermittent SD altered the gut microbial composition and the hippocampal metabolic profile in female mice, respectively. Our attention has been drawn to the neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction pathway and related metabolites. In conclusion, our findings provide a new perspective on the relationship of early-life SD and defensive attack in adulthood, and also highlight the importance of sleep in early-life, especially in females.

Depressive symptoms and anger and aggression in Russian adolescents

Research among adolescents exploring the association between depressive symptoms and aggression has produced inconsistent findings. This study investigated the prevalence of clinically significant (current major depressive episode) and subthreshold depressive symptoms in a general population sample of adolescents from Northern Russia and explored their association with aggression and anger, while controlling for comorbid mental health problems. The sample consisted of 2600 participants, aged 13–17 years (59.5% female; 95.7% ethnic Russian). Symptoms of a current major depressive episode, types of anger and aggression (anger rumination, trait anger, physical, verbal and social aggression) and comorbid problems (posttraumatic stress, alcohol use, anxiety, and hyperactivity/impulsivity) were assessed by means of self-reports. The prevalence of a clinically significant depressive episode in the past month was 3.5%, while for subthreshold depression it was 21.6%. All anger and aggression variables, as well as comorbid problems increased together with increasing levels of depression. The association between overt aggressive behavior and depression was primarily explained by comorbid mental health problems, whereas anger rumination and social aggression had more direct associations with depression, independent of comorbidity. Among adolescents with depression, boys reported higher levels of social and verbal aggression and of anger rumination than girls. The results of this study suggest that interventions aiming to reduce aggressive behavior in adolescents should consider depression and its comorbid conditions.

Peran Penyuluh Agama Dalam Mencegah Prilaku Agresif Remaja Di Desa Bayung Kepahiang

Emotional development in adolescence is a critical period in individual development. Aggressive behavior refers to intentional actions with the purpose of causing harm or injury to others. Adolescence is a critical phase that connects childhood with adulthood. Researchers conducted observations and interviews in Bayung Village, Kepahiang. With the aim of getting some accurate information and how the role of religious instructors in preventing aggressive behavior in adolescents there. The research conducted used a qualitative approach that refers to a research process that collects descriptive data both orally and in writing about individuals and observed behavior. The research was conducted using purposive sampling technique, which is a technique taken by setting certain characteristics in the selection of informants. In this study, researchers took 2 informants in Bayung Village, Kepahiang. With criteria, including: 1) extension workers who have overcome teenagers with aggressive behavior, 2) extension workers who have provided material in the form of preventing children who have aggressive behavior, 3) teenagers who behave aggressively. Based on interviews with religious counselors in Bayung Village, Kepahiang, several conclusions can be drawn regarding the role of religious counseling in preventing aggressive behavior in adolescents. Religious counseling provides a deep understanding of the moral and ethical values taught in religious teachings.

The Relationship Between the Intensity of Gaming and Aggressive Behavior in Adolescents Playing Games MMOFPS (Massively Multiplayer Online First- Person Shooter)

This study aimed to analyze the association between the frequency of playing games and aggressive behavior. This study consisted of 350 subjects between 12 and- 24 years old who were selected through purposive sampling. The data were tested using validity and reliability tests to measure the level of validity of the study instrument with a significance transfer of 0.5%, while also using the Pearson correlation test and the normality test. The results of the analysis showed that there was a positive correlation value with a significance value of (sig) of 0.786 &lt;0.05. This shows that there is a positive relationship between the frequency of playing games MMOPS and aggression behavior.&#x0D; Keywords: intensity of Gaming, aggressive behavior, MMOFPS

Harsh Childhood Discipline and Developmental Changes in Adolescent Aggressive Behavior: The Mediating Role of Self-Compassion.

Harsh discipline during childhood (psychological aggression and corporal punishment) has been found to be an early risk factor for adolescent aggressive behavior. However, previous studies have mainly examined the relationship between harsh discipline as a whole and the level of adolescent aggressive behavior. This study investigates the effects of childhood psychological aggression and corporal punishment on the initial levels and rate of change in adolescent aggressive behavior, as well as the mediating role of self-compassion in this relationship. Using cluster sampling, a three-wave follow-up assessment was conducted on 1214 high-school students (60.7% boys; mean age at Wave 1 = 15.46 ± 0.71). The results showed that childhood psychological aggression and corporal punishment had a positive predictive effect on the development level of adolescent aggressive behavior. However, only childhood psychological aggression significantly directly attenuated the decline rate of adolescent aggressive behavior. In addition, both childhood psychological aggression and corporal punishment indirectly affected the initial levels and growth rate of adolescent aggressive behavior through self-compassion. These findings could provide potential targets for prevention and intervention programs aimed at improving aggressive behavior in Chinese adolescents.

A Population-Based Analysis of the Temporal Association of Screen Time and Aggressive Behaviors in Adolescents

A Population-Based Analysis of the Temporal Association of Screen Time and Aggressive Behaviors in Adolescents

Is teacher preference associated with aggressive behavior among Chinese adolescents: The mediating role of peer rejection and rejection sensitivity.

Few studies have explored the potential impact of teacher preferences on students' peer relationships and their broader psycho-behavioral growth from the perspective of classroom peer ecology. To remedy this research gap, this study hypothesized and tested a serial mediation model in which teacher preference is related to adolescents' aggressive behavior via the indirect paths of forming peer rejection and shaping rejection sensitivity. Using a longitudinal design, two-wave data were obtained from 2270 Chinese adolescents (initial age = 13.93 ± 0.59, 50.7% boys) over 6 months. The results revealed that teacher preference was negatively associated with aggressive behavior in adolescents, and the mediation model indicated peer rejection and rejection sensitivity served as serial mediators between this link. Additionally, the current study examined the unique affiliations of anxiety and anger about rejection with aggressive behavior respectively, with results supporting them as distinct constructs and highlighting the significance of research integrating both forms of rejection sensitivity. Differences were also identified regarding the role of anxious rejection sensitivity in predicting proactive and reactive aggressive behaviors. The educational implications of these findings and directions for forthcoming research were discussed.

Peer relationships and aggressive behaviour in adolescents: Moderation by gender and mediation by media violence

We investigated the role of gender and media violence in adolescents’ peer relationship problems and aggressive behaviour. High school students (n = 144) from South-Eastern Nigeria participated in the study. Seventy-two completed an experiment in which they were exposed to media violence, while the other 72 served as attention controls. Following the interventions, the students completed measures of peer relationship problems and aggressive behaviour. Results from Hayes PROCESS Macro for moderated–mediation analyses indicated that peer relationship qualities predicted aggressive behaviour. Media violence exposure mediated the peer influence–aggressive behaviour relationship, such that the relationship was stronger for male participants with greater peer relationship problems. The relationship was weaker for female participants with lesser or no peer relationship problems. These findings are consistent with social learning theory, which proposes that children learn to engage in aggressive behaviour by observing the aggression of others, which could intensify over time.

Protective effect of parental monitoring on early-to-mid adolescents displaying high-level and increasing aggressive behavior

Studies that distinguish parental monitoring (parent-driven behaviors) from parental knowledge often fail to find protective effects of monitoring on adolescent behavior problems. To answer whether parental monitoring is more strongly associated with adolescent behavior problems among adolescents who may need it most, this study applied group-based trajectory modeling to change in early- to mid-adolescent aggressive behavior problems and examined associations between parental monitoring with different subgroups. Three latent groups of adolescents were found: Low Aggression, Medium-Increasing Aggression, and High-Increasing Aggression. Results show that more maternal and paternal monitoring were associated with fewer adolescent aggressive behavior problems only for adolescents in the High-Increasing Group. This result suggests that parental monitoring is a protective factor against adolescent aggressive behavior problems for subgroups of adolescents who may need it most and less impactful for other adolescents.

The relationship between self-esteem and aggressive behavior among Chinese adolescents: A moderated chain mediation model.

This study aimed to examine the relationship between adolescent self-esteem and aggressive behavior. Specifically, a moderated chain mediation model was developed to investigate the mediating role of jealousy and self-control and the moderating role of gender. Data were collected from 652 Chinese adolescents who completed the Self-Esteem Scale, Self-Report Jealousy Scale, Self-Control Scale and Aggressive Behavior Questionnaire. Results showed that adolescent self-esteem may significantly negatively affect aggressive behavior by mediating with jealousy and self-control. Moreover, gender possibly moderates the serial mediating effect of jealousy and self-control between adolescent self-esteem and aggressive behavior. The results have important theoretical and practical implications in that these reveal the influencing factors of adolescent aggressive behavior and the pathways to reduce such behavior.