Psychological study on Mental Health, Social Support, and their Interaction Effect on Criminal Behavior among Adolescents
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Adolescents, Mental Health, Social Support, Criminal Behavior, Interaction Effect.Abstract
This study examines the relationship between mental health and social support among adolescents, with a particular focus on their influence on tendencies towar d criminal behavior. It is hypothesized that both mental health and social support exert significant effects on adolescent behavioral outcomes, and that their interaction plays a critical role in determining the likelihood of criminal involvement. The research sample comprised 200 adolescents aged 16–24 years
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