The Social and Cultural factors of Adolescent Aggression and behavioral Problems: Influences, Implications and Interventions

Abstract

Adolescence is a crucial stage of human development characterized by greater social and cultural influence, emotional sensitivity, and a lack of behavioral control. Various social and cultural factors, including family dynamics, peer interactions, media exposure and societal norms can shape aggression in adolescents. Aggressive acts of adolescents may be driven by familial conditions that are marked by conflict, strict parenting, or a lack of emotional support. Peer groups are also an influential contributing factor since adolescents may show aggression or get involved in inappropriate activity to fit in or improve their standing among peers. Cultural norms and values, such as promoting rivalry and aggressiveness, also affect adolescent aggression. The literature on the causes of aggressiveness and behavioral issues forms the basis of the current investigation. Academic databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar are searched for relevant literature between the years 2015 and 2025 using keywords such as adolescent aggression, behavioral problems in adolescents, social factors of aggression and behavioral problems, and cultural factors of aggression and behavioral problems. This study examines how social and cultural elements interact to shape adolescent aggression and behavioral issues and emphasises the value of creating conditions that are conducive to adolescent’s growth.