Deviant behavior of adolescents: causes, forms, prevention

This article discusses the deviant behavior of adolescents, its causes and forms. Deviant behavior of adolescents is a problem of modern society. There are new forms of deviant behavior that involve a clear and hidden danger. The theoretical analysis of the problem of deviant behavior in the adolescent environment is carried out. One of the signs of deviant behavior are the personal characteristics of adolescents. Personal characteristics are also influenced by family upbringing and the environment. The modern form of deviant behavior of cyberbullying - human harassment on the Internet is analyzed. Teenagers write and receive abusive letters, and are bullied through social media, chat rooms, and blogs. Cyberbullying is a form of deviant behavior that teenagers often demonstrate. The consequences of cyberbullying can be dangerous not only for the victim, which is inflicted psychological trauma, but also for the perpetrators of this crime. The article offers directions of preventive work with adolescents...