The role of the educational psychologist in organisation in identifying and correcting destructive social deviance among adolescents in the context of digitalisation

Abstract

The article deals with the activities of a psychologist-educator and his role in relation to the problem of student deviation in the digitalisation context and the widespread use of the Internet. A comprehensive analysis of adolescent deviations and various aspects of dealing with students’ destructive behavior and with their parents using knowledge from different subject areas – law, sociology, psychology, medicine, pedagogy, has been conducted. The features and characteristics of adolescence are considered, and the factors influencing the formation of deviant behavior, including medical ones, are identified. The role of the educational organisation’s psychologist in identifying and correcting learners behavior destructive forms is outlined. The necessary ratio between the staff of psychologists and medical specialists and the students number in educational organisations is given. As a result of the analysis of the current legislation, the shortcomings of certain legal provisions and the need to change them in destructive behavior prevention part were noted. Recommendations for professionals in the helping professions have been developed and projected positive results of the outlined activities have been given. The authors’ conceptual findings are applicable to creating a safe and supportive environment for learners, reducing juvenile delinquency and amending legislation.