CREATING HARMONY: POSITIVE STRATEGIES FOR ADOLESCENTS IN DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES - LITERATURE REVIEW (2019-2023)

This study explores the relationship between dysfunctional family characteristics and child maltreatment in modern contexts. Its primary goal is to evaluate current methodologies that address family dysfunction and its effects on children and adolescents. By systematically searching the Scopus and Web of Science databases using the keywords "family dysfunction" and "adolescents," we refined our results from 53 articles to 35 relevant ones. Our findings highlight an emotional imbalance caused by risk factors such as addiction, abuse, and violence, emphasizing the need for treatment approaches, prevention strategies, and mental health interventions. However, there is a significant gap in research regarding social and spiritual support, underscoring the need for studies that incorporate national realities and the risk factors impacting child development from early stages.