Personality Effects on Deviant Behavior Among Adolescents: Concurrent Triangulation Technique

MUHAMMAD AJIB ABD RAZAK

Abstract


Adolescence is a critical developmental phase marked by rapid physical, emotional, cognitive, and social changes. These transitions often lead to identity confusion, personality conflicts, and, in some cases, deviant behavior. This study investigates the personality factors contributing to deviant behavior among adolescents in Peninsular Malaysia through a mixed-methods approach involving a survey of 299 students and in-depth interviews with eight adolescents. The findings identified extraversion and neuroticism as significant predictors of deviant behavior. Additionally, five major themes emerged from the data: openness, conscientiousness, exaggeration, agreeableness, and neuroticism, all of which showed various degrees of association with deviant tendencies. Extraversion was often expressed through sociability and risky behavior within deviant peer groups, while neuroticism was linked to emotional instability, including feelings of disappointment, self-harm, and the use of abusive language. These traits suggest vulnerability to negative influences in unsupportive environments. To mitigate deviant behavior, several strategies are recommended, such as strengthening positive parental role models, establishing community-based mentoring programs, implementing early behavioral screening in schools, and encouraging adolescents to participate in spiritual, recreational, and volunteer activities. These interventions are designed to build a supportive ecosystem that nurtures emotional resilience, strengthens social bonds, and promotes positive behavioral outcomes among adolescents in high-risk settings.


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