Characteristic features of manifestations of aggressiveness in children

Keywords: aggression, children, risk factors, prevention, correction.

Abstract

Aggressive behavior in children is a serious problem that can have far-reaching consequences for both children themselves and their families, as well as for society as a whole. Understanding the characteristic features of aggressiveness in children is key to developing effective strategies for prevention and correction. Its manifestations can be different: from physical aggression (hitting, pushing) to verbal (insults, threats) and emotional (anger, resentment).

In today's world, where children are constantly exposed to the flow of information, violence and stress, the issue of aggressive behavior is becoming more and more relevant. The increase in the number of cases of bullying, cruelty and violence among children indicates the need for a deep study of this problem.

The purpose of the article is to study the characterological features of manifestations of aggressiveness in children, to identify factors influencing its development, and to provide recommendations for prevention and correction. Various types of aggression, factors that provoke it, and age-related features of its manifestations are described.

The types of children's aggression are considered: physical aggression (is the most common type of aggressive behavior in children, it can manifest itself in the form of hitting, pushing, spoiling things), verbal aggression (verbal insults, threats, mocking) and emotional aggression (anger, resentment, hostility).

Factors that can provoke aggressive behavior in children are described, in particular: family problems (brutal treatment by parents, quarrels, divorce), mental disorders (anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), media influence (children who often watch movies and violent TV shows, more prone to aggressive behavior).

It is noted that in preschool age, aggression often manifests itself in a physical form, in elementary school age, verbal forms of aggression appear, and adolescence is characterized by aggression, which can manifest itself in various forms, in particular, group aggression is often observed.

It is noted that aggressiveness in children is a complex problem that requires a comprehensive approach. It is important not only to punish children for aggressive behavior, but also to help them find healthy ways to express their emotions.

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Author Biographies

P. D. Chervonyi, Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor,

Department of Pedagogy and Psychology (associate professor).

A. V. Nadutyi, Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs

Department of Tactical and Special Physical Training (lecturer).

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Published
2024-06-29
How to Cite
Chervonyi, P. D. and Nadutyi, A. V. (2024) “Characteristic features of manifestations of aggressiveness in children”, Bulletin of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs, 105(2 (Part 2), pp. 209-223. doi: 10.32631/v.2024.2.42.