PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE FORMATION OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIALIZATION PROCESS IN ADOLESCENTS

Abstract. This article analyzes the psychological characteristics of the socialization of adolescents with behavioral difficulties. The study highlights the socio-psychological, pedagogical, and personal factors influencing the socialization process during adolescence. The main forms of deviant behavior, their causes, and risk factors are examined. In addition, the article reveals the significance of adolescents’ coping strategies for overcoming difficult life situations, the manifestations of socio-psychological maladjustment, and the resources that contribute to positive socialization. The findings of the study have important scientific and practical value for the effective organization of preventive and corrective work with adolescents experiencing behavioral difficulties.