Behavior Of Teenagers Research Articles

Социально-психологический тренинг как метод формирования ассертивного поведения у подростков

The paper focuses on the use of psychological training as a method of developing assertiveness in adolescents. The theoretical basis for this study was found in the ideas of L. Vygotsky, T. Dragunova and D. Elkonin. The main phenomenon investigated in the empirical part of the research is the influence of socio-psychological training on the practical skills of confident behaviour in teenagers, their ability to openly and directly formulate and discuss their goals and strive towards achieving them while maintaining friendships and partnerships with others, personal health and energy. To test the hypothesis in the course of the study, before and after the sociopsychological training the authors used the following psychodiagnostic methods: “Investigation of the level of personal self-esteem”, “The Dembo-Rubinstein Ladder”, Spielberger’s “Investigation of the level of anxiety”, and Leonhard’s “Investigation of character accentuation”. The study was conducted in 2018 in a secondary school in the town of Gatchina. The outcomes of the study confirmed that socio-psychological training (SPT) can be used as a method of generating sound self-esteem in adolescents. Significant positive differences between the indicators of self-esteem and the emotional sphere in the experimental group before and after the training support the idea that SPT conducted in order to correct adolescent self-esteem was effective. After the training the students perceived themselves as more attractive, sociable, less conflicted, they recognized themselves as good friends; showed less aggression and anxiety, their self-esteem gained adequacy, they became calmer, more balanced, in other words, assertive. Following the training, the vast majority of the subjects showed behaviour within the limits of low situational anxiety. It can be assumed that after the training they were able react fairly calmly to personal problems. The high level of emotional imbalance exhibited by the subjects prior to the training allows the authors to suggest that the teenagers were prone to mood swings and bouts of weak will, sought trills and new sensations and were inclined towards laziness and dalliance. The results of the conversation with the teenagers after the training suggest that the adolescents reached a mature understanding of such concepts as “conflicting”, “balanced”, “quick-tempered”, “sociable”, and “a good friend”. However, the concept of “attractive” was still somewhat misinterpreted by them as merely a description of an individual’s “beauty” meaning their good looks.

Формування просоціальної поведінки підлітків уразливих категорій у процесі впровадження тренінгової технології

Формування просоціальної поведінки підлітків уразливих категорій у процесі впровадження тренінгової технології

Gender Differences in the Manifestation of Aggressive Behavior in Adolescents

This article presents the results of a study of thegender difference in presence of aggressive behavior of the teenagers. The gender difference in presence of aggressive behavior was determined and analyzed by the following methods as: Bassa-Darky questionnaire, The method of “Personal aggress and conflict” ( Ilyn E. P. and Kovalev P. A.) proposed for determination of subject to the conflict and aggress in purpose of personal characteristic. Scale: short temper, touchiness, intransigence, compromise, vindictiveness, intolerance to the others opinions, suspicion; positive aggressiveness, negative aggressiveness, conflict. The method of diagnosis of the self-esteem mental states (by Aizenk) proposed for determination of the level of following important mental traits: anxiety, frustration, aggressiveness and rigidity. For math treatment of the data, there was used the Spearmen’s correlation coefficient and U-criteria Manna-Whitney in the program of statistical treatment SPSS16. By the results of empirical study of gender differences in presence of aggressive behavior of teenagers, there are was confirmed the hypothesis, that the boys more often show aggressive behavior in comparison with girls, but girls dominated by physical and verbal types of aggressive behavior. By results of statistical analyses by Manna-Whitney criteria, there are was determined, that rigidity, immutability of behavior more pronounced at the boys. Boys often use physical force against other persons, and also express their negative feelings both through the form (cry, squeal), and through the content of verbal responses (curses, threats). In general, boys are more likely to show aggressive behavior, unlike girls.

Risky Sexual Behavior of Modern Teenagers in Russia. Part II

This work is a continuation of the article on risky sexual behavior among young people. In this part, based on a review of various studies, as well as the results of their own surveys of students of schools, colleges and universities, such forms of sexually dangerous behavior as promiscuity, sexual intercourse with alcohol and drug use, child-teen prostitution are considered. It is revealed that different forms of deviant behavior and sexually dangerous behavior very often accompany each other. Teenagers having one type of problem behavior, are likely to have the others. Alcohol and drug use is a central element of risky behavior among adolescents and young people. In particular, the relationship between substance use and sexual behavior has been identified. The influence of the Internet on sexual behavior of teenagers is considered, modern types of virtual sexual activity of teenagers on the Internet and the associated risks are analyzed risks are analyzed.

Active Parenting Now and Active Parenting of Teens: An Evaluation of Two Neo-Adlerian Parenting Programs

This study assessed the effects of two popular parent education programs, Active Parenting Now and Active Parenting of Teens, on parent observation of their children's and teen's behavior, parent attitudes and beliefs, and parent behaviors. Results indicated that parents participating in Active Parenting Now courses exhibited a positive change in their own observation of their child's behavior, in their attitudes and beliefs about parenting, and in their own self-reported parenting behavior as compared to a control group of parents who had not yet taken the course. Parents taking the Active Parenting of Teens courses also exhibited a positive change in their own observations of teen behavior as well as their own parenting behavior as compared to a control group of parents who had not yet taken the course.

Pengaruh Edutainment Ular Tangga Terhadap Perilaku Remaja Tentang Personal Hygiene Menstruasi

Background: Teenagers have problems related to personal hygiene during menstrual periods due to lack of explanation and health services. Lesser sources of information lead to lower knowledge and will impact on the attitudes and actions of teenagers. Edutainment of ladders snakes can be applied as a solution to this problem. Objective: The purpose of this study was to explain the effect of ladders snakes edutainment to teenagers behavior about personal hygiene menstruation. Methods: Quasy experiment was used to design this study with the sample consist of 33 respondents for each treatment and control group. Data were obtained from questionnaire to measure teenagers’ knowledge, attitude, and action about personal hygiene menstruation. Analysis data of this study was using nonparametric method based on Wilcoxonn Signed Rank tests and Mann Whitney U-Test with significance value α ≤ 0,05. Results: The results of the study showed an increase in knowledge (p = 0,000), attitudes (p = 0,000), and action (p = 0,000) after intervention of the treatment group. This data is also reinforced by statistical analysis Mann Whitney U-Test shows significant differences for knowledge (p = 0,000), attitude (p = 0,000), and action (p = 0,000). Conclusion: The conclusion is edutainment of ladder snakes has an effect on improving teenagers behavior about personal hygiene of menstruation. As an educator, nurse could be use edutainment of ladder snakes for alternative for gives entertain health education on school.

ВЗАИМОСВЯЗЬ КОНФЛИКТНОЙ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТИ ПОДРОСТКОВ С ИХ ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЯМИ О РОДИТЕЛЬСКОМ ВОСПИТАНИИ

Цель. Статья посвящена выявлению взаимосвязи между конфликтной компетентностью подростков и их восприятием параметров родительского воспитания, что позволит определить факторы риска социализации в семье, ведущие к неэффективному поведению в конфликте.Метод или методология проведения работы. Основу исследования составляет структурный подход к изучению конфликтной компетентности, представленный в научных работах М.М. Кашапова, М.В. Башкина, C. Runde. В работе использованы метод теоретического анализа и психологическое тестирование.Результаты. В результате исследования было обнаружено, что доминирующим типом реагирования в конфликте у подростков 14–15 лет является «Оптимальное решение», для них характерен достаточно высокий уровень осведомленности о конфликте, способах поведения в нем, сочетающийся с неумением управлять своим эмоциональным состоянием в предконфликтных и конфликтных ситуациях, сложностями в открытом проявлении своих эмоций. Корреляционный анализ показал наличие взаимосвязи низкого уровня конфликтной компетентности и выраженности в представлении подростков параметров родительского воспитания, которые могут быть отнесены к авторитарному стилю (гиперпротекция, чрезмерность запретов и санкций и т.д.).Область применения результатов. Результаты исследования могут быть применены в сфере образования в рамках профилактики асоциального поведения подростков.

MENYOAL KOMUNITAS PUNK DI ACEH DALAM PERSPEKTIF DIFFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION

In recent years, Punk widely reported presence in Aceh. The existence of this community is predicted disturbing the lives of people in Aceh. So it becomes a problem that must be dealt with thoroughly. Therefore, this paper examines and describes the punk community as one form of social deviation in the differential perspective association. As of studies conducted, resulting that punk was present in Aceh today is the result of interaction with foreign cultures (other cultures). it can be proven by further examining the activities and behavior of teenagers who called himself punker, much of Aceh culture is loaded with Islamic law. Efforts to do to overcome this community, namely: providing guidance; developing policies that focus on social issues, improving the education system, increasing social control and control of the family.

Analisis Hubungan Pergaulan dengan Teman dan Paparan Media Pornografi terhadap Perilaku Seksual Pranikah pada Remaja

There are internal factors and external factor affect to adolescent premarital sex. There were 60% adolescent who have imagine sexual intercourse, and 50% adolescent have access porn sites on the internet, and 40% adolescent have negative effect of sexual attitude from environment. This research was an analytic research that used cross sectional study and use quantitative approaches derived from primary data by disseminated a questionnaire. The population were students from grade X and XI 10th Vocational High Schools State Of Surabaya. Sample was taken with simple random sampling about 89 students. Data analyze this research used Spearman Correlate Coefficient test . Variables in this research was media exposure of pornography and peer behavior effect. There were correlate between them. Variables “peer behavior effect from friend” has association with premarital sexual behavior,media exposure of pornography also has association too (p = 0.000). Cooperation between school, parent and government institution must regulate the education system about reproductive health for students especially about premarital sexual behavior for teens. Parent should give more intention to maintain good relations and monitored their children.

Premarital sex behaviors of teenagers: a case in Bali, Indonesia

This study aims at describing premarital sex behavior as well as to analyze peers impact on premarital sexual behavior of teenagers. The study was conducted in Bali, Indonesia. This is an analytic observational research that applied cross-sectional approach. The subject was 566 teenagers who were studying at Senior High Schools in Buleleng, Bali. Data was collected using a questionnaire. We examined the validity and reliability of the data before analyzed it. We also collected data through interviews. After being analyzed by logistic regression analysis, the data shows that 47% of teenagers have never watched porn, 35.9% of teenagers have never conducted kissing activity (with their partner), 24.7% of teenagers have never conducted sexuality rub toward their sexual organs, 22.8% of teenagers have ever masturbated, and 13.1% of teenagers have never experienced sexual intercourse. Teenagers who have got the correct information from peers are possible to have better premarital sex behaviors, 2 times greater than those who have not got correct information (OR = 2; p = 0.003). It is also found that teenagers who have got a good emotional relationship with peers are more possible to have better premarital sex behavior life, 3 times greater, than teenagers who have got a less emotional relationship with peers (OR = 3; p = 0.000). It is concluded that, statistically, there is significant influence between peers and premarital sex behaviors of teenagers in Indonesia.

Effectiveness of Video and Leaflet about BSE (Breast Self Examination) on Changes in Teenage Behavior

According to GLOBOCAN (IARC) data in 2012 it was found that breast cancer is a cancer with the highest percentage of new cases (after being controlled by age), which is 43.3%, and the percentage of deaths due to breast cancer is 12.9 %. Breast Self Examination (BSE) is the easiest detection of breast cancer compared to the others, namely breast examination by health personnel and mammography examination. Generally, breast cancer is detected first by the sufferer himself. This information exposure is very important because it increases the knowledge of young women about breast cancer and the dangers and ways to make early detection of breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to find out the effectiveness of Videos and Leaflets about breast self-examination (breast self-examination) on changes in adolescent behavior. The study population was high school teenagers throughout the city of Tangerang. Sampling technique with Random Sampling (Probability Sampling. The statistical test used is man-whitney and independent samples t-test obtained Video results are more effective than leaflet even though there is no significant difference in effect on health education with video compared to leaflets in changes in adolescent behavior about awareness.

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PERILAKU SEKSUAL PADA REMAJA

Adolescent sexual and reproductive health has become a national problem at this time. Adolescent sexual behavior that leads to an increase in premarital sexual relations is triggered by dating activities. Adolescent sexual behavior will have negative effects such as pregnancy in adolescents, abortion, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV / AIDS. BKKBN data from Deli Serdang Regency in 2016 states that 15-20 of 9382 teenagers experience pregnancy at a young age due to early sexual behavior. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence sexual behavior in adolescents in the District Lubuk Pakam in 2017. This type of research uses a cross sectional approach with the implementation time in February-May 2017. The population in this study were all adolescents in Lubuk Pakam District aged 15 -19 years totaling 9382 people and a total sample of 128 people. Data were obtained using questionnaires analyzed using multiple logistic regression. The results of the study showed that the sexual behavior of teenagers in the high risk category was 43.0%. Predispossing factors: adolescent knowledge of not good category as much as 53.9%, negative category attitude 54.7%, and low socio-economic category 57.8%. Enabling factors: source (media) information 56.3% of exposed categories. Reinforcing factors: the role of the closest person 57.8% in the role category, self control 59.4% in the uncontrolled category, and the lifestyle of 68.8% in the modern category. The results of statistical tests using SPSS found that predispossing, enabling factors and reinforcing factors had a significant relationship with adolescent sexual behavior. The most dominant variable on adolescent sexual behavior is attitude with p = 0.002. It is suggested to the local government to further enhance positive activities in adolescents in order to avoid the occurrence of deviant sexual behavior.

Molecular-genetic correlates of hostile behavior in teenagers and young adults

Molecular-genetic correlates of hostile behavior in teenagers and young adults

Empirical measurement of the financial socialisation of children by parents

PurposeThis paper aims to use the age of a child when pocket money is first received, a savings account is first opened and financial discussions between parent and child commence as factors to assess financial socialisation of children by parents in the home. The impacts on financial knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of young teenagers of each of the three age-related variables mentioned above were then examined.Design/methodology/approachUsing a questionnaire, data were collected from a sample of 1,247 14 and 15 year olds. Regressions were run to calculate how the ages children first received pocket money, had a savings account and started having financial discussions with parents correlated with impulsive spending behaviour, financial quiz scores, saving intentions and whether parents were seen as role models.FindingsFinancial discussions between parent and child were found to be an important influence on future financial knowledge, attitudes and behaviour. In addition, savings accounts can provide young teenagers with access to funds, which could be spent unwisely without associated financial awareness. Financial discussion in the home between parent and child was the most influential of the three factors examined. Putting money into a savings account and the giving of pocket money can provide further opportunities to engage in financial socialisation.Research limitations/implicationsLimitations of this study include the self-reported nature of the age variables. Future projects could use social research techniques, such as personal interviews of family members or keeping financial diaries. Rich qualitative data could further inform the findings of the current study.Practical implicationsEducational finance courses should include an objective of incorporating and stimulating financial discussions in the home, as talking about finances appears to be one of the most effective financial socialisation factors for children.Originality/valueWhile previous research has identified the process of financial socialisation, the originality of this paper is its examination of the influence of individual financial socialisation factors in the home on financial attitudes, knowledge and behaviour.

Inside the Developing Brain to Understand Teen Behavior From Rat Models: Metabolic, Structural, and Functional-Connectivity Alterations Among Limbic Structures Across Three Pre-adolescent Stages.

Adolescence is an age of transition when most brain structures undergo drastic modifications, becoming progressively more interconnected and undergoing several changes from a metabolic and structural viewpoint. In the present study, three MR techniques are used in rats to investigate how metabolites, structures and patterns of connectivity do change. We focused in particular on areas belonging to the limbic system, across three post-weaning developmental stages: from “early” (PND 21–25) to “mid” (i.e., a juvenile transition, PND 28–32) and then to “late” (i.e., the adolescent transition, PND 35–39). The rs-fMRI data, with comparison between early and mid (juvenile transition) age-stage rats, highlights patterns of enhanced connectivity from both Striata to both Hippocampi and from there to (left-sided) Nucleus accumbens (NAcc) and Orbitofrontal Cortex (OFC). Also, during this week there is a maturation of pathways from right Striatum to ipsilateral NAcc, from right OFC to ipsilateral NAcc and vice versa, from left Prefrontal Cortex to ipsilateral OFC and eventually from left Striatum, NAcc and Prefrontal Cortex to contralateral OFC. After only 1 week, in late age-stage rats entering into adolescence, the first pathway mentioned above keeps on growing while other patterns appear: both NAcc are reached from contralateral Striatum, right Hippocampus from both Amygdalae, and left NAcc -further- from right Hippocampus. It's interesting to notice the fact that, independently from the age when these connections develop, Striata of both hemispheres send axons to both Hippocampi and both NAcc sides, both Hippocampi reach left NAcc and OFC and finally both NAcc sides reach right OFC. Intriguingly, the Striatum only indirectly reaches the OFC by passing through Hippocampus and NAcc. Data obtained with DTI highlight how adolescents' neurite density may be affected within sub-cortical gray matter, especially for NAcc and OFC at “late” age-stage (adolescence). Finally, levels of metabolites were investigated by 1H-MRS in the anterior part of the hippocampus: we put into evidence an increase in myo-inositol during juvenile transition and a taurine reduction plus a total choline increase during adolescent transition. In this paper, the aforementioned pattern guides the formulation of hypotheses concerning the correlation between the establishment of novel brain connections and the emergence of behavioral traits that are typical of adolescence.

From School Benches Straight to Retirement? Similarities and Differences in the Shopping Behaviour of Teenagers and Seniors in Bratislava, Slovakia

Abstract The shopping behaviours of teenagers in shopping centres in Bratislava (Slovakia) is compared to those of seniors in this paper. The analysis focuses on the perception of shopping centres by teenagers and seniors in the context of time (shopping frequency), social (with whom they shop) and financial (amount of money spent) factors. The survey was conducted on random samples of 504 teenagers and 431 seniors. To test the hypotheses, group means were evaluated (Analysis of Variance models). When assessing the spatial aspects of teenagers’ and seniors’ shopping behaviours, a concentric zone approach was used. It can be concluded that Bratislava teenagers are not as sensitive consumers as seniors in the context of the variables assessed in the survey. Teenagers perceive shopping centres as a normal part of their consumption behaviours. Seniors perceive the shopping centres less positively and they spent a shorter time there. Also, in the case of seniors, the frequency of their visits to shopping centres increased in the context of their positive perceptions.

Propuesta de intervención educativa para la prevención de la conducta suicida en adolescentes en la ciudad de Manizales (Colombia)

El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar una intervención educativa para la prevención de la conducta suicida en adolescentes entre los grados 6º a 8º de un colegio de la ciudad de Manizales, en el departamento de Caldas, Colombia. Se realizó un estudio cuasi experimental, que contó con una población de 103 participantes. Se cuantificaron en la población variables demográficas. Adicionalmente se aplicaron la escala de Riesgo Suicida de Plutchik, la encuesta mito o realidad, escala de Asertividad de Rathus, y escala de autoestima de Rosenberg. Seguidamente se realizó una intervención educativa en 8 sesiones, con los estudiantes participantes divididos en 4 grupos. Un mes después se aplicaron nuevamente los cuestionarios mencionados. En la aplicación de los cuestionarios, antes de la intervención educativa, se encontró un 42,7% de riesgo suicida, en mayor proporción 56,9% de autoestima baja, en mayor proporción 68,9% de asertividad confrontativa, y 2,9 en el cuestionario sobre mitos alrededor del suicido. Después de esta intervención se encontró: factor de riesgo suicida de 6,8%, en mayor proporción autoestima alta en 45,1%, en mayor proporción 44,7% presentaron asertividad confrontativa, y 4,5 en el cuestionario sobre mitos. La prueba t para grupos apareados mostró en todos los casos un aprendizaje significativo (p< 0.001). Como conclusión, la investigación resaltó la importancia de que los jóvenes reconocieran y fortalecieran las habilidades sociales, tengan comunicación asertiva y destrezas intelectuales con el fin de reducir el riesgo suicida en la población estudiantil.

Teenagers' motorcycle gang community aggression from the Personal Fable and risk-taking behavior perspective.

IntroductionThe number of criminal acts committed by teenagers who are members of the motorcycle gang community in the Makassar City of Indonesia continues to increase at an alarming rate. Among the antisocial behaviors of teenagers in motorcycle gangs which might lead to criminal behavior is aggression. This study aimed to examine the aggression of teenagers in the motorcycle gang community in one area of Makassar City from the Personal Fable (dimensions of omnipotence, uniqueness and invulnerability) and risk-taking behavior perspective.MethodsData were obtained through survey research involving 110 participants. Data collection tools included Personal Fable questionnaires, risk-taking behavior questionnaires, and aggression questionnaires. Multiple linear regression analysis resulted in a R square value of 0.516 (p=0.00).ResultsThe results show that the Personal Fable, especially the dimensions of invulnerability, and risk-taking behavior had remarkable contributions in the adolescent aggression score, while the omnipotence and uniqueness dimensions of the Personal Fable were not found as significant predictors.ConclusionThe results implied that perceived invulnerability and tendency to engage in risky behavior could markedly predict juvenile aggression. Social intervention aimed at adolescents’ talent and potential development is necessary to channel the destructive tendency of motorcycle gang members into a more favorable hobby.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ФОРМУВАННЯ ПСИХОЛОГІЧНИХ ЗАХИСНИХ МЕХАНІЗМІВ У СИТУАЦІЯХ СПІЛКУВАННЯ В ДІТЕЙ ПІДЛІТКОВОГО ВІКУ

On the basis of theoretical research the relevance of the problem of psychological protection for the personality’s communicative development is proved, the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the research is described, the approaches to the analysis of psychological protective mechanisms are presented, the basic functions of psychological defense, its variants and mechanisms are defined. During the pilot study, teenage children with problems on communication were identified and their psychological protective mechanisms in communication situations were experimentally investigated. There are scientifically proved and differentiated the psychological peculiarities of the formation of teenagers’ protective mechanisms without any problems in communication, and pupils with difficulties in the intercourse. The adaptive strategies of children with different peculiarities of communicative development are described, and the success of interpersonal interaction depends on their possession. It has been proved that the most expressive psychological protections of teenagers without any communication problems were the following: projection, rationalization and negation. The least expressive mechanisms were the compensation and hypercompensation. It has been found that the psychological protections of teenagers with communication problems have a different nature: these schoolchildren more often use communication mechanisms of regression, negation, substitution and displacement. At the same time, the least expressive, like the previous group, are the compensation and hypercompensation processes. On the basis of the experimental research, the main directions of the effective psychological protection formation of teenagers with communicative problems in development are determined. The system of phased psychological influence on teenagers with communication difficulties is described. The conducted study made it possible to draw conclusions about the need for an expanded and structured study of psychological protective mechanisms, since they are the basis for the formation of effective communicative behavior of teenagers. It has been established that providing necessary changes in the field of communication would create the basis for the formation of skills of successful social adaptation in the system of communicative interaction.

Hubungan Antara Menonton Acara Kekerasan Televisi Dengan Perilaku Agresif Siswa SMP di Salatiga

This study aims to determine the significance of the relationship between watching the violence shown on television with aggressive behavior of junior high school students in Salatiga. The hypothesis put forward is that there is a significant relationship between watching television violence shows with aggressive behavior of junior high school students in Salatiga. The study was conducted in one of the junior high schools in Salatiga. Sampling technique in this research using stratified random sampling technique. The questionnaire used was a questionnaire of aggressive behavior of teenagers and questionnaires watching the violence on television. The analytical method used is Kendall's tau correlation technique. Based on the data analysis obtained correlation value 0.811 with a significance level of 0.000 (p <0.05). These results indicate that there is a significant relationship between watching the violence shown on television and the aggressive behavior of junior high school students in Salatiga. The higher the students watch the violence on television, the higher the aggressive behavior. Thus the hypothesis proposed in this study is accepted.