Teenagers use violence to boost their social standing
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 11:36
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study looks in depth at the social relationships between male and female teenagers, relational violence, and psycho-social adjustment factors such as loneliness, self-esteem and satisfaction with life. The results show that young people who want to be better appreciated and respected within their group are the most likely to be violent.