ABSTRACT

The article is devoted to the analysis of family conflicts as a significant factor in adolescent personality development. The theoretical section substantiates the dual nature of intrafamily conflicts, which can act both as a source of psychological maladjustment and as a developmental resource, depending on the nature of conflict interaction. Based on the principles of attachment theory, social learning theory, and the cultural-historical approach, constructive and destructive models of family conflicts are identified, and the mechanisms of their influence on the emotional and personal sphere of adolescents are revealed.

The empirical study was conducted on a sample of 120 adolescents aged 13–16. The research methods included diagnostic techniques for parenting styles (E. G. Eidemiller, V. V. Yustitsky), the Family Conflict Scale, and questionnaires measuring self-esteem, trait anxiety, and emotional intelligence. Statistical data processing involved descriptive statistics, Student’s t-test, and correlation analysis.

The results of the study demonstrated that destructive family conflicts are statistically significantly associated with increased levels of anxiety, reduced self-esteem, and emotional instability in adolescents. At the same time, constructive conflicts are related to higher levels of emotional intelligence, social adaptation, and autonomy. It was found that parental competence and the emotional climate of the family perform a mediating function, determining the direction of the impact of conflict on adolescent personality development. The findings confirm the developmental potential of constructive family conflicts and highlight the need for psychological support for families during adolescence.