Psychosocial pro les and motivations for adolescent engagement in hazardous games: the role of boredom, peer in uence, and self-harm tendencies

Adolescents’ engagement in hazardous games has increased in recent years, presenting signi cant risks to physical and psychological well- being. These behaviors are often driven by complex psychosocial factors, including boredom, peer in uence, and impulsivity. Understanding the speci c motivations and pro les within this demographic is essential for developing effective interventions. Aims. This study aims to identify distinct adolescent pro les based on key psychosocial factors in uencing engagement in hazardous games and to determine the primary predictors of risk-taking behavior. By exploring these pro les, we seek to inform targeted intervention strategies that address the unique needs of each group.