Table 1 The result obtained from exploratory factor analysis with varimax rotation among adolescents aged 15–17 (n = 600)

I hit the school trees and break their branches

I stick gum on the seats

I love to carve on the school benches

I tuck the back of my shoes like villains when I walk

I sometimes come to school after taking drugs

I bring explosives to school

I deliberately break or damage school equipment

I get expelled from class due to inappropriate and disruptive behavior

I like to drag my feet when I walk

I text messages in class while the teacher is teaching

I kick the classroom door open

I clash with teachers

I make noise and disrupt the class

I eat refreshments in class without permission

I like to disrupt the class and the school

I speak without permission and disrupt the class

I argue with my classmates

I sing out loud at school

I don’t turn up on time for school

I turn up late for class

I forget to bring the things I need to school

I don’t pay attention to the lessons in the classroom

I skipping classes

I can’t relate well with my friends

I don’t care about school’s teachers and authorities

I argue with teachers

I leave my seat without teacher’s permission

I argue with the school’s authorities

I don’t stand up when the teacher enters the class

Total variance explained