Personal characteristics of adolescents prone to deviant behavior

The purpose of the study is to examine the personality traits of adolescents prone to deviant behavior. The subject is the personality traits of adolescents inclined toward deviant behavior. The study of personality traits in adolescents prone to deviant behavior is relevant in terms of preventing such behavior. By understanding certain personality characteristics, such as hostility, aggression, sensitivity, and others that lead to the development of negative personal preferences and social tendencies that do not conform to norms, it is possible to initiate psychological work with the adolescent in a timely manner and provide necessary psychological assistance. Additionally, knowing the personality traits of adolescents prone to deviant behavior allows for implementing timely measures to assist in making proper moral choices. The sample consisted of 60 adolescents from one of the secondary schools in the Krasnoyarsk region, including 36 boys and 24 girls aged 14 to 16. Research methods included the "Diagnosis of Susceptibility to Deviant Behavior" (A.N. Orel); the "Big Five Personality Traits" method (A.G. Gretsov); and statistical processing using the Mann-Whitney criterion. It was found that most adolescents prone to deviant behavior exhibited above-average levels on the "communicativeness" scale, an average level of emotional stability, and were generally more open, though they often engaged in unconscious actions and were hostile towards others. Adolescents not prone to deviant behavior were also communicative, but the majority of them were emotionally stable, open, conscious, and friendly towards others. Statistical data processing revealed significant differences between all personal qualities except for communicativeness. Based on the results obtained, knowing the personal characteristics of adolescents can help in preventing their deviant behavior. Prevention should be carried out through exercises aimed at increasing emotional stability, responsibility, and consciousness in performing actions and tasks, as well as enhancing friendliness and reducing aggression in their interactions with others.