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| Published: July 20, 2017
Risk Taking Behavior among Adolescents: An Exploratory Study
Ph.D. Scholar Dept. of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry, India Google Scholar More about the auther
Clinical Psychologist, Calicut University, Malappuram District, Thenhipalam, Kerala, India Google Scholar More about the auther
DIP: 18.01.027/20170404
DOI: 10.25215/0404.027
ABSTRACT
Adolescence is the most critical stage of development with identity achievement and formation. Due to the lack of maturation and incomplete brain development, they tend to indulge in various risk-taking behaviors and sensation seeking activities. The present study attempts to find out the various risk-taking behaviors like alcohol consumption, reckless driving, smoking, impulsive behavior and binge eating among adolescents of Kerala. The data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and Background Information Schedule. The analysis of the data revealed that 17% of adolescents indulge in smoking, and 8% of the participants consume alcohol due to peer pressure. 20% of the participants revealed that they indulge in impulsive behaviors like fighting with peers, elders, teachers etc. The findings of the study recommend an immediate intervention among adolescents to sensitize them about the issues of alcohol consumption, reckless driving, smoking, binge eating etc
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© 2017 Saranya T. S & Nigesh K
Received: June 29, 2017; Revision Received: July 10, 2017; Accepted: July 20, 2017
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ISSN 2348-5396
ISSN 2349-3429
18.01.027/20170404
10.25215/0404.027
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Published in Volume 04, Issue 4, July-September, 2017