The top two reasons for justifying violent behavior were self-defense or to help a friend, although 34% said it was okay to use violence to get revenge.
Dr. David Miller, director of Princeton's Faith and Work Initiative, surveyed 750 people ages 12 to 17 years old, using pollsters from Opinion Research.
"Employers will have their hands full, if a quarter of teens grow up willing to resort to violence and other unethical behavior when it comes to decisions about how to settle differences, protect their interests or get ahead," he said. He noted that over 75% of those who justify violence say they are ethically prepared to enter the workforce.
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