Erken Ergenlikte Şiddete Yönelik Tutumun Belirleyicisi Olarak Heyecan Arayışı ve Kendini Gizleme

Abstract

In this study, the variables of the research; relationships between excitement seeking, self-concealment and attitudes towards violence were also examined. In addition, this study investigates the prediction level of self-concealment and sensation seeking on the attitude toward violence in early adolescence. Relational survey method is applied in present study. Brief Sensation Seeking Scale, Self-concealment Scale, and Adolescents' Attitude toward Violence Scale were delivered to 393 adolescents. Participants consist of students attending 6th, 7th and 8th grade in three different public schools between the ages of 12-15. 50% of the participants were female students. Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression analysis were applied. This study result shows that attitude toward violence positively relates to sensation seeking and self-concealment. The stepwise regression analysis revealed that self-concealment and sensation seeking predict the attitude toward violence. This study revealed that sensation seeking is an important predictor of adolescent's attitude toward violence. In the light of the findings obtained from the study, and the suggestions for teachers and psychological counselors about the orientation of the sensation seeking and the supporting environments were included.