SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ADOLESCENTS GROWING UP WITHOUT PARENTS
Abstract
This article provides a scientific and theoretical analysis of the socio-psychological characteristics of adolescents growing up without parental care. The psychological features of adolescence, emotional development processes, mechanisms of socialization, and identity-related challenges are examined. The study is based on the developmental stage theory of Erik Erikson, the attachment theory of John Bowlby, and the socio-cultural approach of Lev Vygotsky to explain the emotional, communicative, and social adaptation characteristics of adolescents without parents. Additionally, risk factors for deviant behavior and mechanisms of psychological support are analyzed. The article substantiates the necessity of a comprehensive psychological and pedagogical approach to ensure successful social adaptation and personal development of this category of adolescents.
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