The relationship between self-esteem that contributes to violent behavior among adolescents

Abstract

    Assessing the mental health problems of teenagers and young people aged 15-24 years worsened in 2019, finding the lowest mental health levels of any other age group. (Thai People's Health Project 2020) Assessment of the mental health of Thai people throughout 2021 found that a proportion of people with high stress are at risk for depression and risk of suicide among the general public, reaching 14.5, 16.8, and 9.5 percent, respectively. This problem has a high proportion among school-age children and youth under 20 years and 20 to 29 years old, mental health, Thai people's mental health assessment information (1 Jan. - 31 Dec. 2021) (Thai People's Health Project 2022) due to readiness and mental strength coping is still less than other groups. According to the Ministry of Public Health database, the number of suicide attempters receiving mental health services in 2020 and 2021 reached more than 24,000 per year. Psychological factors encompass attitudes, thoughts, and inner feelings. Each person's unique personality, along with their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about violent behavior, can influence their attitudes and, in turn, affect violent behavior. For instance, teenagers with low self-esteem may exhibit attitudes that contribute to violent behavior. The presence of psychiatric disorders can influence violent behavior. A study found that teenagers with delinquent tendencies, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and depression may experience low self-esteem (Kawalee Chaisuwanrak et al. 2020).

          In this research, the focus is on analyzing the impact of self-esteem on the violent behavior of adolescents. It emphasizes the importance of adolescents' self-esteem, as internal thoughts and feelings often manifest in external actions. Therefore, self-esteem is considered to play a crucial role in education.