Antisocial Behavior
Introduction
There are many studies conducted for over the years that the youth are involved in some problems such as having an antisocial behavior and it is alarmingly increasing when the teenagers are involved in low-structured activities and avoid the high structured activities. Different structured activities always involved a social complexity and peer cooperation, which is sometimes with the support of family members and guidance from the adults.
Background of the Study
The adolescents tend to involve in low structured activities together with their peers who they think understands their feelings except for their parents. In this scenario, there are more chances that the adolescents being involved in risk decisions and other behavioral factors. They sometimes commit to do the wrong thing although they know what is right. Through the in depth analysis of the new generation’s behavior, there are less risk when a teenager is attached to the school, have a strong and close relationship with his parents, and use his time wisely through participation in different skill practice such as art or music. Having a good friend is another great influence that can direct a youth towards the positive side of life. The approach to deliver the child or any adolescent in better future is through employing the prevention, intervention, and social support initiatives which is duly guided by most of the parents (Mancini and Huebner, 2004).
Problem Statement
In connection to the study o social psychology, the study presents the two associated problems.
1. What are the reasons in the antisocial behavior of teenagers?
2. Why do only the adolescents are affected by this behavior?
Research Aim and Objectives
The aim of the study is to investigate the emergence of the antisocial behavior among the adolescents in the society. In order to gather the necessary information, there are objectives needs to be settled. First is to identify the various reasons that might contribute in the antisocial behaviors of the adolescents. Second is to demonstrate the impact of antisocial behavior in the social life of the adolescents. And third is to suggest some solutions that might reduce the antisocial behaviors among the adolescents.
Literature Review
According to the past studies, the antisocial behaviors of an individual are the start or considered as a factor involved in theories of violence. Most of the individuals who are antisocial as adolescent or adults have had the same behavior in their early childhood. Another study states that antisocial behavior is visible in children with neuropsychological problems and having undesirable environment can affect their development (Ugueto, 2005). These factors can establish the antisocial character of an individual which shows continuity over the age (Moffitt, 1993).
The primary intervention means doing things to keep problems from emerging. School is the best facility to provide this kind of means (Walker, 1998). In schools, whenever the child feels any difficulties, the teachers should participate and get involved in the development of the child. Teachers or educators should assist the students having trouble with their academics. Furthermore, the school authorities should improve the school facilities to be conducive in teaching and learning (Maldonado, 2009). In fact, parents’ participation is also expected to be part in any school activities where they can praise their children in the good job they did at school. Together, parents and teachers can monitor the behavior of the child in everything he does.
The higher community involvement of the child plays an important factor of the child toward the social community. The social control of the children is important especially when they finally reached the adult stage. The prevention is also applied in those students that needs outside support which at some point shows risk status. The management programs and tutorials, or special designed teaching is part of the prevention strategies for children (Walker, 1998). Tutorial, social sports and other legitimate activities can divert the attention of the children in doing aggressive behaviors. This is considered as a legal activity that focuses on enhancing or improving the behavior of the child (Maldonado, 2009).
Methodology
The proposed method in the study is through the use of qualitative method and gathering the data is possible through the survey and interview. This is promoted in the study because of the contribution that can be provided by the participants, making it appropriate in the study. Furthermore, there is a relevant application of theories and academic findings are also applied in this process, which is suitable to provide the explanations in terms of comparison of experiences or situations. This method is commonly used in nursing studies, managerial approach, communication issues, etc. Qualitative research is also considered as interpretive research, naturalistic research, phenomenological research and descriptive research.
References:
Maldonado, M., (2009) Delinquent Behavior in Young People [Online] Available at: http://www.kaimh.org/files/criminal.pdf [Accessed 18 January 2011]
Moffitt, T., (1993) Adolescence-Limited and Life-Course-Persistent Antisocial Behavior: A Developmental Taxonomy, Psychological Review, Vol. 100 [Online] Available at: http://www.psychology.sunysb.edu/ewaters/552-04/slide%20sets/brian_mcfarland_aggression/moffitt_aggression.pdf [Accessed 2 Accessed 18 January 2011].
Ugueto, A., (2005) Psychopathy in Delinquent Girls: An Examination of Factor Structure Dissertation [Online] Available at: http://search.ohiolink.edu/etd/send-pdf.cgi/Ugueto%20Ana%20Maria.pdf?acc_num=osu1127178779 [Accessed Accessed 18 January 2011]
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