FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AS A DETERMINANT OF ADOLESCENT AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR

Abstract

Aggressive behavior in adolescence is one of the most pressing issues in modern psychology and pedagogy, as it directly affects an individual's social functioning, psychological well-being, and level of adaptation in society. The problem of aggression among young people is becoming increasingly acute due to unstable social, economic, and cultural conditions, which contribute to heightened negative emotional states, conflicts, and tension in interpersonal relationships. The role of the family environment in shaping adolescents’ predisposition to aggressive behavior is of particular importance, as it is within the family that the foundations of emotional response, communication skills, and behavioral regulation are established.

Family relationships define the socio-psychological climate in which a child’s personality develops. The impact of parenting style, the level of emotional support, the frequency and intensity of conflicts in the family play a decisive role in shaping adolescents’ behavioral patterns. Lack of attention to a child’s emotional needs, authoritarian or excessively liberal parenting approaches, frequent parental quarrels, or the absence of trusting communication between family members can contribute to the development of aggressive reactions, which subsequently manifest in social interactions.

Thus, the relevance of studying the impact of family relationships on adolescent aggressive behavior is determined by the necessity of developing effective preventive measures to harmonize the family environment and reduce aggression levels among children of this age.