THE SYSTEM OF PROVIDING PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE TO DISORGANIZED YOUTH AND ITS CRITERIA
Keywords:
disorganized youth, psychological assistance system, youth mental health, resilience, emotional regulation, social adaptation, preventive intervention, evaluation criteria, school-based psychology, developmental psychology.Abstract
The increasing prevalence of psychological disorganization among youth has become a significant concern for modern educational and social systems. Disorganized youth are often characterized by emotional instability, impaired self-regulation, weak social integration, and maladaptive behavioral patterns, which may lead to long-term psychological and social difficulties if left unaddressed. This article examines the system of providing psychological assistance to disorganized youth, with particular emphasis on its conceptual foundations and effectiveness criteria. The study is based on a theoretical analysis and synthesis of contemporary research in developmental psychology, attachment theory, ecological systems theory, and positive psychology. The findings highlight that fragmented or isolated psychological interventions are insufficient for ensuring sustainable developmental outcomes. Instead, effective assistance requires a coordinated, system-based approach that integrates educational institutions, families, mental health professionals, and community organizations. The article also emphasizes the importance of multidimensional evaluation criteria, including emotional stability, social competence, resilience, and adaptive functioning, rather than relying solely on short-term symptom reduction. Cultural sensitivity, early identification, and preventive orientation are identified as essential components of effective psychological assistance systems. The results contribute to the development of more coherent, evidence-based frameworks for psychological support aimed at improving the well-being and social integration of disorganized youth.
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