Comparative analysis of psychological characteristics of representatives of different adolescent subcultures

Abstract

The paper discusses the psychological characteristics of adolescence. In order to manage the process of socialization of adolescents and build a prevention line, knowledge of the school environment is necessary. The most common subcultures in the adolescent environment are highlighted. A comparative analysis of the psychological characteristics of adolescents belonging to different subcultures is carried out. Differences in self-assessment of interpersonal relationships, motivation for affiliation, aggressiveness and socio-psychological adaptation among adolescents were revealed.

Keywords

• subculture
• teenage years
• self-expression
• affiliation
• adaptation
• aggressiveness