Kulagina N.V. Deviant Behavior of Minors: Status Update and Problems

Abstract: The article is devoted to the topical issue of modern society, the growth of variouis forms of deviant behavior demonstrated by minors. In her research Kulagina provides a review of objective and subjective factors that determine deviation of teenagers. The article presents results of the empirical study conducted in May 2015. The purpose of the study was to define propensity of teenagers demonstrating normal behavior towards a particular form of deviant behavior as well as the intensity of their need in new and exciting experience. The analysis of the results was made based on gender differences of respondents. 180 teenagers and 70 school workers participated in the research. To collect empirical data, the author has used the inventory 'Propensity to Deviant Behavior' offered by A. Oryol as well as the school workers questionnaire prepared by the author of the article. According to the results of the research, teenagers with normal behavior also demonstrate propensity (aptitude) to practically all forms of deviant behavior. The results of the research can be useful for planning the contents of psychocorrective techniques and activities that involve teenagers. The article also presents the results of questionnaires filled in by school workers who deal with prevention of teenager deviant behavior. The author also describes the reasons of unsuccessful deviant behavior preventive measures. 

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