The Investigation of Risk-Taking Behavior in Adolescents in Terms of Attachment Styles and Social Problem-Solving - Abstract - Keywords and Study Summary

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This study examines adolescents’ risk-taking behavior in relation to attachment styles and social problem-solving. The sample includes 637 students from 9th to 11th grade (276 female, 361 male). Data are collected using the Delinquent Behavior Scale, Relationship Scale, Social Problem-Solving Scale, and Personal Information Form. Pearson correlation and multidimensional hierarchical regression are applied, showing links between delinquent behaviors and attachment/problem-solving sub-dimensions, and identifying several predictors of risk-taking behavior.

LanguageEnglish

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Introduction

Adolescence and risk-taking behavior

Attachment styles as a risk-related factor

Method

Participants and data collection instruments

Statistical analysis approach

Findings

Correlations between delinquency and attachment/problem-solving

Regression predictors of risk-taking

Discussion and Recommendations

Interpretation of results and implications

References

Asian Journal of Education and Training Vol. 5, No. 2, 343-348, 2019 ISSN(E) 2519-5387 DOI: 10.20448/journal.522.2019.52.343.348 © 2019 by the authors; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group The Investigation of Risk-Taking Behavior in Adolescents in Terms of Attachment Styles and Social Problem-Solving Melike YILMAZ 1 Zeliha TRAŞ2 􀀣 1Psychological Counselor, Ali Rıza Celeboğlu Secondary School, Beyşehir, Konya, Turkey 2Assoc. Prof. Dr., Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Keleşoğlu Faculty of Education, Department Guidance and Psychological Counseling, Meram, Konya, Turkey of (􀀣 Corresponding Author) Abstract The aim of this study is to examine the risk-taking behavior of adolescents in terms of attachment styles and social problem-solving. The study group consists of 637 students from 9th, 10th and 11th grade, as 276 female (43.2%) and 361 male (56.7%) . In order to collect data in the study, the Delinquent Behavior Scale, the Relationship Scale, the Social Problem-Solving Scale and Personal Information Form are used. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Technique and multidimensional hierarchical regression analysis are used to analyze the data. A positive correlation is found between delinquent behaviors of adolescents and preoccupied style, which is a sub-dimension of attachment styles. While there is a positive and significant relationship between adolescents' delinquent behaviors and negative problem orientation, which is a sub-dimension of social problem-solving, impulsive/careless style and avoidance style; there is a significant negative correlation between delinquent behaviors and rational problem-solving sub-dimension. Research results reveal that preoccupied style, rational problem-solving and avoidance style sub dimensions are predictors of risk-taking behaviors. Keywords: Risk-taking behavior, Attachment styles, Social problem-solving, Preoccupied Style, Rational problem-solving, Avoidance style, Adolescents. Acknowledgement: Both authors contributed to the conception and design of the study. Funding: This study received no specific financial support. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interests. Transparency: The authors confirm that the manuscript is an honest, accurate, and transparent account of the study was reported; that no vital features of the study have been omitted; and that any discrepancies from the study as planned have been explained. Ethical: This study follows all ethical practices during writing. Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................... 344 2. Method ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 344 3. Findings ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 345 4. Discussion and Recommendations ............................................................................................................................................. 347 References ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 347 Contribution of this paper to the literature This study contributes to existing literature by examining the risk-taking behavior of adolescents in terms of attachment styles and social problem-solving. 1. Introduction Each individual goes through certain periods in life. One of these is the period of adolescence which includes transition from childhood to adulthood (Kulaksızoğlu, 2006) . In this pe

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What is the main objective of the study?

The study aims to examine adolescents’ risk-taking behavior in terms of attachment styles and social problem-solving.

How many students participated, and what grades were included?

The study group consists of 637 students from the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades.

Which statistical methods were used to analyze the data?

Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Technique and multidimensional hierarchical regression analysis were used.

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