Conflict as an essential characteristic of deviant behavior: theoretical and methodological prerequisites for studying the issue

Deviant behavior is always ambiguous, violates the established order, and therefore is conflictual. The article reveals approaches to the study of conflict in various schools and scientific fields, formulates the concept of conflict in the educational process, and considers the classifications of conflict. Special attention is paid to classifications that can be applied to the analysis of deviant behavior of high school students. The importance of a set of measures aimed at minimizing deviant behavior is noted.