The study investigated the relationship between aggressive behaviors and self-compassion, mental toughness, and emotional-psychological well-being in adolescents from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This study was the first of its type to look at these aspects in this particular demographic and sought to understand how these psychological qualities affect violent behaviors in young people.
According to the research, there was a negative correlation between aggressive conduct and higher degrees of self-compassion, mental toughness, and emotional and psychological well-being. Adolescents with self-compassion are better able to control their emotions and exhibit less anger because it fosters self-acceptance and understanding. Similarly, it has been discovered that having mental toughness—the capacity to manage stress and overcome obstacles—reduces violent tendencies. Reducing aggressive behaviors was also significantly aided by emotional-psychological well-being, defined by positive emotions and fulfilling social interactions.
The study also highlighted how emotional well-being and self-compassion act as mediators, bridging the gap between mental toughness and aggression to strengthen the protective impact of mental toughness against aggression. These results highlight the value of fostering resilience, self-compassion, and general emotional health in adolescents, especially those dealing with socioeconomic difficulties. These qualities can be used to build interventions that reduce aggressive behaviors, supporting a more pleasant social environment and young people’s healthy development. The findings emphasize the necessity of targeted efforts that improve emotional resilience and self-compassion to promote the psychological well-being of adolescents and reduce violence.