Adolescent violence: the genesis

• Published in: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research
• Main Authors: Dr. Anand K. Agarwal, Dr. Manisha Agarwal, Dr. Ashish Verma, Dr. Santosh K. Singh
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Siddharth Health Research and Social Welfare Society 2019
• Subjects: Adolescent violence; Genesis; Environmental responsiveness; Blue whale
• Online Access: https://pediatrics.medresearch.in/index.php/ijpr/article/view/494; https://doi.org/10.17511/ijpr.2019.i05.08

Introduction: Recently the “Blue Whale Experience” has put the adolescents on fire. The surge in adolescent violence has become a matter of great concern in the last few decades. The inter-personal conflict builds the foundation block, which generates the spark of violence, if it is not resolved in gentleman manner. A dance between genes and environmental experiences really shape the child’s developing brain. A rapid period of brain development can be fostered by quality of responsiveness of caregivers and community environment. Numerous studies uncover a link between cognitive skills and adolescent violence. In the light of these facts this study was designed to know the environmental factors which correlate with the indulgence of violence. Material and Method: 480 students aged 10-18 years were surveyed regarding the indulgence in violence during last one year. The characteristics of different interacting environmental factors were also drilled. Results: The prevalence of violent act was 27.91% in which boys and girls were 13.75% and 14.16% respectively. Boys were outnumbered than girls as perpetrators while girls were victimized more. The interacting proximal environmental factors viz upper lower SES, mother and father education 2hr and academic failure which correlate with the indulgence in violence of students in our study point an inappropriate and low quality responsiveness. Which are perceived by the adolescents during their early years of life. These children react according to such memory and cognition in any situation inappropriately ie antisocially and indulge themselves in violence during their adolescence. They accept a socially disapproved ideology to form a negative identity formation. Discussion: These factors can be used at school level to mark the students at risk to offer the available preventive tools to achieve the best results.