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Mir, Rabia Syed, and Rehana Amin Dr. "BREAKING THE CYCLE: EXPLORING THE INTERSECTIONS OF MENTAL HEALTH, JUVENILE DELINQUENCY, AND RECIDIVISM." Indian Journal of Law and Society II, no. 3 (June 17, 2024): 11–26. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11910922.
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<strong>ABSTRACT</strong> <em>The relationship between mental health and delinquency has recently become a major focus in juvenile justice jurisprudence. Juvenile delinquents have far higher rates of mental illness than the overall population, so it is especially vital to pay attention to their mental health. In addition to legal sanctions, mental health evaluation and interventions will help to improve the psychosocial well-being of delinquent juveniles and serve as recidivism prevention measure. Our ability to provide vital support for juveniles is severely limited by the absence of research about the nature of mental health issues among juveniles in the juvenile justice system and the types of successful interventions in such settings. The mental health problems of attention deficit hyperactivity, substance abuse disorders, mental retardation, learning disability or emotional/behavioral disorder are predictive of delinquent outcomes. To prevent juvenile delinquency and recidivism, the motives and psychological characteristics of juvenile delinquents must be understood. This article reports the prevalence and characteristics of common mental health disorders in this population and describes the most promising mental health treatment options for juvenile delinquents. Further, risk factors that predispose juveniles to delinquent behavior and mental health problems are reviewed. Here we also address the critical issue of meeting the mental health needs of juvenile delinquents within the conflict-affected region of Kashmir. Improved mental health will increase the well-being of individuals and their likelihood of future social integration, hence a set of recommendations for the justice system and community policies are offered in this article. </em> <strong>Keywords</strong>- Mental Health, Recidivism, Juvenile Justice, Delinquency etc.
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Musa, Anisah Zainab, and Haniza Rais. "Exploring the Juvenile Delinquency Involvements of Former Young Male Juvenile Delinquents." IIUM Journal of Educational Studies 11, no. 1 (June 30, 2023): 119–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.31436/ijes.v11i1.462.
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In recent years, the incidence of juvenile delinquency has been increasing, posing a threat to the well-being of families and society. This urges the understanding of the involvement in delinquent behaviours among young male juvenile delinquents. The main objective of this study was to explore juvenile delinquent involvement among former young male juvenile delinquents. A phenomenology qualitative research design was utilised to explore the participants’ lived experiences and their involvement in juvenile delinquency. Eight (8) former young male juvenile delinquents aged 26 years old and below participated in this research. The non-probability sampling technique of snowball sampling was utilised to select the participants. An intake form was administered to obtain the participants’ socio-demographic information. A semi-structured interview questions were used to explore the participants’ involvement in juvenile delinquency. The analysis of the data collected from former young male juvenile delinquents using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) revealed several themes that led to such delinquent behaviours; namely, lucrative business, recidivism, and peer pressure. The results indicate that the participants’ initial involvement was influenced by their social circle or peer group, the challenges of relapse, and the advantages they gained from their unlawful conduct. The analysis of the results helps us determine the need for early intervention in order to prevent the increasing percentage of juvenile delinquency among adolescents in Malaysia.
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Hasić, Jakub, Izet Pehlić, and Suad Orlić. "A SOCIO-PEDAGOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE QUALITY OF SOCIAL SUPPORT AND JUVENILE DELINQUENT BEHAVIOR." Zbornik radova 15, no. 15 (December 15, 2017): 45–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.51728/issn.2637-1480.2019.15.45.
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The aim of this research was to establish the relationship between social support and juvenile delinquent behavior after the juvenile delinquents’ assessment of the quality of social support. The research was carried out employing a method of theoretical analysis and a descriptive-analytical survey method. A Social Support Scale (Abbey, Abramis and Caplan, 1985) and a Youth Self-Reported Delinquency and Risk Behaviors Questionnaire (Ručević, Ajduković and Šincek, 2009) were used as the research instruments. The research sample consisted of 205 juveniles from Zenica-Doboj Canton who had at least once committed a felony or misdemeanor. The research results suggested that juvenile delinquents receiving a higher level of social support are statistically significantly less likely to exhibit all forms of delinquent behaviors: misdemeanor and less serious forms of delinquency, undesirable normative behaviors, risky sexual behaviors, the use or abuse of psychoactive substances, violent behavior within close relationships, theft, burglary, robbery, suicidal and self-aggressive behaviors. It was concluded that strengthening the quality of social support contributes to the prevention of juvenile delinquent behavior.
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Buljubašić, Suada. "RECIDIVISM AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY." Zbornik radova Islamskog pedagoškog fakulteta u Zenici (Online), no. 9 (December 15, 2011): 173–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.51728/issn.2637-1480.2011.173.
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Juvenile delinquency is one of serious problems in our society. The problem of recidivism (reversion) is becoming more present among juvenile delinquents. Causes of recidivism should be sought among factors that lead to juvenile delinquency, but in/appropriate social reaction should be pointed out as well. The reason for not facing this problem more seriously is usually found in a shortage of adequate institutions, particularly juvenile prisons. However, there are no serious debates on the functioning of current institutions and on effects of resocialisation. The data indicate that a number of recidivists grew for 13.4% in 2010, compared with 2007. Our criminal justice introduced pedagogical recommendations such as the diversion program, i.e. redirection program, by which it is becoming closer to standards of developed countries in respect to their social reaction to juvenile offenders. The purpose of the program is to deal with a juvenile delinquent with different measures in order to resocialize him/her, but without criminal procedure, by which stigmatization is avoided. Nevertheless, there are numerous obstacles for practicing this program. Keywords: juvenile delinquency, recidivism, criminal offences, social reaction, family, pedagogical recommendations, criminal sanctions, resocialisation, juveniles, criminally irresponsible persons
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Al-Karbi, Mufaraj Ali, and Mohammed Yousef Mai. "The Impact of Media on Juvenile Delinquency in the Care of Abu Dhabi and Fujairah - United Arab Emirates." European Journal of Education 1, no. 3 (November 29, 2018): 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.26417/ejed.v1i3.p7-17.
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This study was aimed to investigate the impact of the media on juvenile delinquency in the care of Abu Dhabi and Fujairah - United Arab Emirates, as well as studying the behaviours of adolescents in watching the media and its influence on them, and also measuring the readiness of the delinquents to accept the awareness of media as a means of adjustment and a proactive means to prevent delinquency. A quantitative approach was used for this study, A questionnaire was distributed to 46 delinquent juveniles (39 males and 7 females) who were taken care of by Abu Dhabi and Fujairah care homes, and it was also distributed to 120 intermediate and secondary school students (65 males and 55 females) in Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. The findings showed that there is a positive relationship between the number of school failures in adolescents more than twice and the possibility of a teenager at risk of becoming a delinquent, the probability of juvenile delinquency and high rates for adolescents who watch different media materials. The results also showed that there is no relationship between adolescents imitating violent content in media and the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency. As a conclusion, Juvenile delinquency is more likely to be in the 15 to 17 age group.
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Chaturvedi, Richa, Anjali Srivastava, and Deepa Saxena. "ASSESSMENT AND COMPARISON OF FRUSTRATION IN JUVENILE DELINQUENTS AND NON-DELINQUENTS." SCHOLARLY RESEARCH JOURNAL FOR HUMANITY SCIENCE AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE 10, no. 50 (April 1, 2022): 12555–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.21922/srjhsel.v10i50.10183.
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Since the industrial revolution, delinquency has been a societal and massive concern, particularly in emerging countries such as India. Delinquent behavior by minors in their teen or pre-teen years is known as juvenile delinquency. In this study, juvenile delinquents and non-delinquents were tested and contrasted in terms of various modes and total frustration. It was assumed that delinquents would score higher than non-delinquents on various modes of total frustration. Furthermore, significant differences between delinquents and non-delinquents' frustration mean scores would be found. In addition, delinquency's major effect on frustration would be revealed to be strong. A total of 400 male subjects (N=400) were included in the study, out of which 200 of them being juvenile delinquents and the remaining 200 being non-delinquents. The frustration test devised by Chauhan and Tiwari (1972), was administered on the sample and the data was then statistically analyzed using suitable statistical tests. The findings supported with the hypothesized predictions, and the complete findings are discussed in great detail in the full paper.
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सिंह, सहदेव, та नीतू . "वृद्धावस्था की अवधारणा : ऐतिहासिक-सांस्कृतिक परिप्रेक्ष्य". SCHOLARLY RESEARCH JOURNAL FOR HUMANITY SCIENCE AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE 10, № 50 (1 квітня 2022): 12589–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.21922/srjhsel.v10i50.10187.
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Since the industrial revolution, delinquency has been a societal and massive concern, particularly in emerging countries such as India. Delinquent behavior by minors in their teen or pre-teen years is known as juvenile delinquency. In this study, juvenile delinquents and non-delinquents were tested and contrasted in terms of various modes and total frustration. It was assumed that delinquents would score higher than non-delinquents on various modes of total frustration. Furthermore, significant differences between delinquents and non-delinquents' frustration mean scores would be found. In addition, delinquency's major effect on frustration would be revealed to be strong. A total of 400 male subjects (N=400) were included in the study, out of which 200 of them being juvenile delinquents and the remaining 200 being non-delinquents. The frustration test devised by Chauhan and Tiwari (1972), was administered on the sample and the data was then statistically analyzed using suitable statistical tests. The findings supported with the hypothesized predictions, and the complete findings are discussed in great detail in the full paper.
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Al-Juboori, Ali Kareem, Nsaif Jasim Al-Hemiary, and Siham Abdullah Hamoo. "Family Cohesion of Juvenile Delinquents at Reformation Schools in Baghdad City." Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences 3, no. 1 (April 25, 2013): 198–209. http://dx.doi.org/10.36321/kjns.vi20131.2408.
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Objectives: To assess family cohesion for juvenile delinquents, assess family cohesion of non delinquent juvenile, and to identify the difference between juvenile delinquent and non-delinquent, and find the difference in family cohesion ratio to some specifications demographic of the event delinquent such as age, education level, place of residence, house ownership, social status, size family, with who juvenile live. Methodology: The study carried out on a purposive "non probability" sample of (100) delinquents' juveniles were selected of a Reformation schools for boys in Baghdad City. And 100 subjects who were non delinquents juvenile was selected of general population who living in the same area of residence of cases (of the neighbors of cases). A questionnaire is constructed for the purpose of the present study which is distributed across 2 main parts. Part one included the demographic characteristics of juvenile and their parent, and part two included 16 domains of family context. The family cohesion domain consists of 5 items. The overall items which were included in the questionnaire of this article are 42 items. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire were determined through the review of a panel of experts and the pilot study. Data were collected through the period of September 2nd 2011 to October 2nd 2011. It was analyzed through the descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, and mean of score) and inferential statistics. Results: The results revealed that were no significant difference was found in juvenile delinquents' family cohesion domain with regard to their demographic characteristics. Also there were highly significant differences between delinquents and non delinquents with regard to their family cohesion. Conclusion: The study concluded that juvenile delinquency is a serious problem facing families of children. Where family cohesion plays an important role in the community of this problem and put the juveniles in trouble with the law because of their behavior, as evidenced by this study, that the instability of the family and family problems play an important role in the occurrence of this problem. Recommendation: Preparation and implementation of training programs on juvenile delinquency for primary school teachers and secondary school to enable them to educate their students about the problem of juvenile delinquency. Dealing with the adolescent as a human being with dignity and provide a decent life, peace and security and seeking to better living conditions for growth. University of Baghdad, College of Nursing, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.
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Pavlović, Svetlana. "EMOTIONAL PROCESSES IN JUVENILE DELINQUENTS: CRIMINOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS." Zbornik instituta za kriminološka i sociološka istraživanja 43, no. 1-2 (October 21, 2024): 77–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.47152/ziksi2024014.
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Juvenile delinquency represents a serious societal issue, and this paper focuses on the emotional aspects associated with it. Juvenile offences are estimated to constitute 7% of total criminal acts worldwide, with significant social consequences. Delinquents often come from dysfunctional families, abuse psychoactive substances, and experience psychiatric disorders, highlighting the complexity of this problem. The paper’s emphasis is on the emotional processes underlying delinquency, starting with emotional intelligence (EI). Research indicates a connection between low EI and juvenile delinquency, highlighting the role of emotion recognition and emotional regulation in this context. Various forms of delinquency may be linked to different aspects of emotional regulation, particularly impulsivity. The paper also considers psychopathy as a prominent personality characteristic closely related to juvenile delinquency, exploring the emotions that describe psychopathy. Factors such as manipulativeness, low empathy, and impulsivity are often present in juveniles with psychopathic traits. Additionally, in this paper, we are interested in Callous-Unemotional (CU) Taits. CU model is applied to describe the psychopathic tendencies of children and adolescents. The connection between emotions and cognition in the context of juvenile delinquency is illustrated through findings that discuss two dimensions of empathy: affective and cognitive, as well as the role of executive functions in delinquent behaviors. Finally, the importance of research seeking to explain the link between emotions and cognition is emphasized, particularly in the context of understanding personality traits responsible for such behaviors, such as psychopathy.
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Md. Zahidul Islam, Shammi Akter, Md. Sobur Hossain, and Nishat Tasnim. "The Impact of Familial and Economic Factors on Juvenile Delinquency in Bangladesh." Journal of Indonesian Economic Research 2, no. 2 (December 1, 2024): 84–95. https://doi.org/10.61105/jier.v2i2.130.
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This study examines the impact of familial and economic factors on juvenile delinquency in Bangladesh. Juvenile delinquency, characterized by illegal acts committed by individuals under 18, is a growing concern in the country. The research focuses on understanding how dysfunctional family environments, such as violence, neglect, and parental antisocial behavior, contribute to delinquent behaviors among youth. It also investigates how economic hardships, including poverty and unemployment, drive juveniles towards criminal activities as a coping mechanism. The study adopts a quantitative approach, using a survey conducted in three selected areas of Dhaka: Mohammadpur, Mirpur, and Azimpur. Data were collected from 100 respondents aged 10 to 18, capturing the socio-demographic, familial, and economic factors influencing juvenile delinquency. The findings reveal that limited parental supervision (reported by 80% of respondents), exposure to family violence, and financial instability (experienced by 96% of respondents) are significant contributors to delinquent behaviors. Additionally, peer influence and lack of access to education were identified as key factors driving juveniles towards crime. The results suggest that addressing juvenile delinquency in Bangladesh requires comprehensive interventions, including strengthening family support systems, improving economic conditions, and providing mental health services. The study highlights the need for targeted community-based programs to prevent delinquency and support the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders.
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Asghar, Madiha, and Hina Iqbal. "Delinquency an Outcome of Parenting." Peshawar Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences (PJPBS) 2, no. 1 (July 14, 2016): 17–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.32879/pjpbs.2016.2.1.17-29.
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 The aim of the study was to investigate and compare the role of parental discipline and parental relationship in detained delinquents and non-delinquents. Current study assessed parental factor associated with delinquency. Total sample comprised of two hundred (N=200) delinquents and non- delinquents with the age range of 10-18 year (M=15.76, SD= 1.93). Sample of one hundred (n=100) male juvenile delinquents was selected from different jails of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa. And One hundred (n=100) male non juvenile delinquents were selected from different schools of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through convenient sampling. It was hypothesized that that delinquent will score lower on parental relation and parental discipline. t- test, multiple regression and Logistic regression was used to explore the independent factor influencing delinquency. There were significant difference between delinquents and non- delinquents on the quality of parental relationship and parental discipline. It was revealed from the findings of the study that parenting factors contribute in delinquency. It has been found that most of juvenile commit criminal activity due to broken family such as parental separation, parental marital conflicts, and hostile behavior towards each other. Another noteworthy finding was harsh parent and strict parental discipline was found to be a pertinent contributor of delinquency. It was concluded that parental discipline and parental marital relationship significantly contribute towards delinquency in children and adolescents.
 
 
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Yu, Peiyuan. "The Research of The Resocialization on Released Juvenile Delinquents Under Stigma." Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences 10 (April 5, 2023): 37–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.54097/ehss.v10i.6890.
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The heavy difficulty faced by released juvenile delinquents of resocialization and the risk of destroying social order plague individual happiness and social harmony. It is of great significance to promote resocialization for the healthy development of the individual released juvenile delinquent and the harmony and stability of society. Through the literature research method, the author defines the concept of juvenile delinquency, clarifies the research scope of this paper, and studies and analyzes the different types of stigmatization of juvenile delinquency and the different levels of support needed in the process of socialization. Finally, the study found that released juvenile delinquents are negatively affected by the three levels of stereotype, prejudice and discrimination, which seriously hinders the integration of released juvenile delinquents into society, that is, resocialization. In the process of the resocialization of released juvenile delinquents, the support provided by the three levels of family, society and personal psychology plays an almost decisive role. Based on the above findings, the following recommendations are made: 1. Establish a social acceptance mechanism for released juvenile delinquents. 2. Build a family perception of the identity acceptance of released juvenile delinquents. 3. Enhance the emotional openness of released juvenile delinquents.
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Sakalauskas, Gintautas. "International Comparison of Manifestations and Tendencies of Latent Juvenile Delinquency in Lithuania." Socialinė teorija, empirija, politika ir praktika 24 (July 19, 2022): 101–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.15388/stepp.2022.40.
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Juvenile delinquency is a universal phenomenon inherent in the process of biological and social maturation characterized by high latency. Although juvenile delinquent behaviour, due to its spontaneity and recklessness, is easily noticeable and not difficult to investigate, it is often not officially recorded because it is primarily addressed through means of informal social control. Various studies show that children from disadvantaged backgrounds are much more likely to fall into a network of formal social control. Thus, the registered juvenile delinquency not only makes up a very small part of the total juvenile delinquency but its structure and socio-demographic indicators of the accused are also distorted by the selectivity and stigmatization of social control. However, when analysing juvenile delinquency in Lithuania, it is still common to present only the number of registered cases, to analyse them, draw certain conclusions based on them alone, and even develop preventative juvenile delinquency programs. This situation is partly due to the Soviet tradition, which still significantly impacts the general approach to criminal behaviour, in which the latency of criminal behaviour was considered not as a natural and inevitable but a negative and to be destroyed phenomenon. On the other hand, there are few studies of latent juvenile delinquency in Lithuania. They are carried out irregularly according to different methodologies and do not always cover the full complexity of juvenile delinquency. In the article manifestations of latent juvenile delinquency, its’ structure and tendencies in Lithuania are analyzed, Lithuanian indicators are also compared with the indicators of other European countries. Despite some differences in the structure of juvenile delinquency between countries, it can be argued that delinquent behavior is common among juveniles living in all countries, and is usually mild and episodic. According to the analyzed indicators, Lithuania stands out with one essential difference – frequent bullying among secondary school students in all age groups.
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LOEBER, ROLF, and DAVID P. FARRINGTON. "Young children who commit crime: Epidemiology, developmental origins, risk factors, early interventions, and policy implications." Development and Psychopathology 12, no. 4 (December 2000): 737–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0954579400004107.
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An early onset of delinquency prior to age 13 years increases the risk of later serious, violent, and chronic offending by a factor of 2–3. Also child delinquents, compared to juveniles who start offending at a later age, tend to have longer delinquent careers. This article summarizes the report of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Study Group on Very Young Offenders, chaired by Rolf Loeber and David P. Farrington. The Study Group, consisting of 16 scholars and 23 coauthors, worked for 2 years on preparing a report, undertaking extensive secondary data analyses, and writing chapters in different speciality areas. The report consists of a state of the art review of the developmental background of child delinquents. The report also summarizes risk and protective factors in the individual, family, peer group, school, and neighborhood that affect that development. Lastly, the report renews relevant preventive and remedial interventions in the juvenile justice system, families, peer groups, schools, and neighborhoods, and makes a case for improvement in the integration of services for child delinquents. Policy recommendations are presented to improve methods of dealing with child delinquents by juvenile justice, child welfare, and mental health agencies.
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Ozada Nazim, Ayse, and Mualla Koseoglu. "Delinquent Youths Sociodemographic Characteristics: A Study of 2068 Official Data." Athens Journal of Mediterranean Studies 10, no. 1 (January 15, 2024): 49–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.30958/ajms.10-1-3.
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Juvenile delinquency is a critical social problem around the globe. As vulnerable beings, it is critical to understand the reasons behind children’s involvement in crime. The aim of the present study is to determine the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of juvenile delinquents in North Cyprus. The population of this research is formed by juvenile delinquent cases which are taken from the archival records of the General Directorate of Police spanning 2008-2018 in Northern Cyprus. In this direction, 2068 official police records are examined by quantitative research methods, frequency analysis and Pearson chi-square tests were applied to the data. The findings contribute to understanding the dimensions of juvenile delinquency in the country. Northern Cyprus is not recognised as an independent republic, and compared to other European countries Cyprus still has low crime rates for both adult and juvenile offenders. We determined that most delinquent youths in the 16–17 age group, attending school and mostly involved in property crime. The highest rate of involvement in crime is in the biggest three cities in which both social and physical disorders are highly ranked, while social control is low. Identifying the factors behind juvenile delinquency is vital to contributing to social policies and psychosocial support mechanisms on this issue. Keywords: juvenile delinquency, official record, crime
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Salunkhe, Tejashree, and Manjushri S. Bagul. "Juvenile Delinquency and Factor Affecting." International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology 11, no. 2 (April 22, 2024): 760–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.32628/ijsrst24112131.
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The phrase "juvenile delinquency" refers to criminal activities committed by non-major offenders, or those under the age of 18, and study has been done to examine the current state of juvenile delinquency. This study intends to investigate the delinquents' educational history as well as their familial background. background and their financial situation, which has an impact on young people or leads to juvenile criminality. The current study concludes that the primary factors contributing to the rise in this delinquent tendency are low family income, family background (nuclear, joint, or homeless), and a lack of parental supervision over their children. Those in the age bracket commit the majority of the crimes.
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Azka Murtaza, Dr. Yasir Nawaz Manj, Dr. Arshad Hussain Hashmi, Muhammad Umar Zara, Dr. Manzoom Akhtar, and Ali Asfand. "CAUSES LEADING TO JUVENILE DELINQUENCY: A CASE STUDY CONDUCTED AT PUNJAB, PAKISTAN." Khaldunia - Journal of Social Sciences 1, no. 1 (December 30, 2021): 41–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.36755/khaldunia.v1i1.45.
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Juvenile Delinquency is unlawful act committed by the individual below the age of 18 years. The study was aimed to find out the causes of juvenile delinquency in Punjab, Pakistan. The study was also aimed to find out the demographic and socioeconomic information of the respondents as well as to investigate the possible risk factors of delinquency. The nature of the study was qualitative and case study method was applied. The population of the study was juvenile delinquents from prisons of the Punjab, Pakistan. The multistage sampling technique was used for the selection of Districts, Jails & respondents. The tool for data collection was interview guide and sample size was comprised of eight in-depth case studies. It is concluded that there are several socioeconomic causesleading to juvenile delinquency. The respondents claimed that family dysfunctionsincludingrestrictive behavior, parental negligence, improper supervision, and parental unlawful behavior are linked with juvenile delinquency. Some respondents reported that the motivation by peers and friends for indulgence in deviancy and peer rejection also become the leading causes of delinquency. The study also concluded that deteriorated neighborhood, direct exposure to violence and fighting movies on media also considered as the risk factors toward delinquency among juveniles. Moreover, the poverty, illiteracy, poor educational performance at school and lack of moral education may turn juvenilesinto delinquents.
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Hamoo, Siham, and Hassan Hossien. "Impact of Behavioral, Psychological and Social Dimensions upon Juvenile Delinquency." Iraqi National Journal of Nursing Specialties 27, no. 2 (December 30, 2014): 84–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.58897/injns.v27i2.212.
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Objective: The present study aims at identifying the dimensions behind juvenile delinquency, and to identify theirsocio-demographic characteristics of gender, age, and type of delinquency.Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted in correctional schools in Baghdad City to identify thebehavioral, psychological, and social dimensions contributed to juvenile delinquency. The study sample consistedof (50) juvenile delinquents, of them, 27 males, and 23 females whose ages range from (12 - 20) years. Thosedelinquents live in males’ correctional school in Al-Shalichia, and females’ correctional school in Al-Karradah, inBaghdad City. The study sample was selected in purposively. The study questionnaire was designed by researchersin order to achieve the study aims. The questionnaire consisted of four parts; delinquents’ socio-demographiccharacteristics, their behavioral factors, their psychological factors, and their social factors. This questionnaireconsisted of (61) items. Its reliability was determined through a pilot study. Data were collected by using thisquestionnaire for the period from 10/02/2013 through 17/02/2013. Data were analyzed by using descriptivestatistical measures of frequency, percentage, and mean.Results: The study results demonstrated that the vast majority of juvenile delinquents are aged 15-17 years, andmales were at the age of 14-16 years when they committed the delinquency, most juvenile delinquents were ofthose who had unable to read and write, the vast majority of delinquents live with their parents.Recommendations: The study recommends to engage each of family, school, and social and psychologicalagencies in delinquents’ rehabilitation and their integration into the society, there should be a cooperation withthe mass media to enlighten all segments of the society about the seriousness and prevalence of juveniledelinquency, its causes and ways to prevent them, updating legislations and rules related juveniles in a wayconsists with international standards of juveniles’ rights, as delineated by the instructional principles of the UnitedNations in order to prevent juveniles’ delinquency
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BIJU, AMITA. "An Analytical Study on the Relationship Between Parental Influence and Juvenile Delinquency." International Scientific Journal of Engineering and Management 03, no. 10 (October 12, 2024): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.55041/isjem02122.
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This critical study aims to examine the complex relationship between parental influence and juvenile delinquency. The research explores various factors within the realm of parental influence that contribute to the development of delinquent behavior in juveniles. By critically analyzing existing literature, empirical studies, and relevant theories, this research sheds light on the multidimensional nature of this relationship. Additionally, it investigates the impact of different parenting styles, family dynamics, and parental involvement on juvenile delinquency. The research method followed is descriptive research. The data collected through questionnaire and the sampling size is 206 collected through convenient sampling. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers, aiding in the development of effective intervention strategies to prevent and address juvenile delinquency. Keywords: Parental influence, Juvenile delinquency, Parental styles, Behaviour, Adolescence.
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Namususwa, Sumaya, and Samuel Mugisha. "The influence of juvenile delinquency on the mental health of youth at Nagulu remand home in Nakawa division, Kampala." Kampala International University Interdisciplinary Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 5, no. 1 (May 30, 2024): 176–86. https://doi.org/10.59568/kijhus-2024-5-1-11.
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This study examined the impact of juvenile delinquency on the mental health of young offenders at Nagulu Remand Home in Nakawa Division, Uganda. It was guided by the following objectives, To establish the effects of vocational training programs on mental health of juveniles in Nagulu remand home in Nakawa division, Uganda, To explore the effects of academic enrichment programs on mental health of juveniles in Nagulu remand home in Nakawa division, Uganda and to examine the effects of social development programs on mental health of juveniles in Nagulu remand home in Nakawa division, Uganda. Juvenile delinquency is a critical social issue with far-reaching implications for the well-being and future of affected individuals. This research aims to explore the correlation between delinquent behavior and mental health challenges, focusing on factors such as depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders among the juveniles. Through a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both quantitative data from structured surveys and qualitative insights from interviews, the study provides a comprehensive analysis of the mental health conditions of juveniles in the remand home. The findings indicate a significant relationship between juvenile delinquency and mental health problems, with a high prevalence of psychological distress among the inmates. The study also highlights the role of environmental, social, and institutional factors in exacerbating these mental health issues. The research underscores the need for targeted interventions to address the mental health needs of juvenile delinquents, recommending enhanced mental health services, rehabilitative programs, and policy reforms to improve the outcomes for these young individuals. The study contributes to the existing literature on juvenile justice and mental health, offering valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in the field.
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Japheth., Lumadede, Dr Charles Mwirigi., and Dr Nyachoti W. Otiso. "Breaking the Criminogenic Cycle: Exploring Parental Influences on Juvenile Delinquency in Nairobi and Mombasa Counties, Kenya." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science VIII, no. VII (2024): 2559–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.807200.
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There has been a rise in juvenile delinquency worldwide, particularly in developing countries such as Kenya. Failures in interventions point to the possible inefficacy of the measures, misdiagnosis, or scanty analysis of the security problem. This was precipitated by mixed results and insufficient documented research. There has been therefore a need to comprehensively confirm, analyze, and document the relationships between various criminogenic situational predictors and juvenile delinquency in Kenya. The purpose of this study thus was to examine the relationship between parental characteristics and juvenile delinquency in Nairobi and Mombasa counties in Kenya. For this purpose, the researcher hypothesized that there is no statistically significant predictive relationship between parental characteristics and juvenile delinquency in Nairobi and Mombasa counties. This was both evaluated on both non-delinquents and delinquents to establish clear relations. The study was anchored on Social Learning theory. The study adopted a Concurrent Nested mixed-method Research approach with a qualitative component being embedded in a quantitative Causal-Comparative Research Design. The target population of the study was 2,908,950 juveniles in the two counties. The accessible population was 235,861 respondents, out of which a sample of 400 was drawn, from which the researcher got 360, a response rate of 90%. The researcher drew the sample using a disproportionate stratified random sampling thus ensuring representation of both delinquents and non-delinquents in each county. The delinquent population entailed both delinquents who had committed minor violations and delinquents who had committed serious violations. Delinquents who had committed serious violations were drawn from borstal institutions, while those who had committed minor violations were drawn from the Probation Department. The non-delinquents were drawn from county secondary schools in each of the counties. Random sampling was done using the Excel data analysis tool pack. In addition, 12 respondents were selected purposively from the authorities dealing with children matters, 6 from each county. The total sample size attained was thus 372 respondents. A face-to-face interview questionnaire and an in-depth key informant interview schedule were the main instruments of data collection. Binary logistic regression was conducted on the quantitative data at a 95% confidence interval (CI) and a p-value < 0.05 considered significant with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0 software. Thematic content analysis was conducted on the qualitative data with the help of Max. Qda software. The odds ratio indicates that when holding all other variables constant, a child is 7.2 times more likely to turn out delinquent with poor parental characteristics than turn out non-delinquent. Therefore, employing a .05 criterion of statistical significance, the null hypothesis was thus rejected because the findings show a statistically significant predictive relationship between parental characteristics and juvenile delinquency. The findings of this study will be useful to the government, academia, policy actors as well as parents in developing crime prevention policies, contributing to theory and literature, informing on better family management practices, and informing effective tailoring of relevant social policies respectively.
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Rani, Usha, and Samreet Kaur. "Legal Aid in Juvenile Justice: Ensuring Access to Fair Representation and Protection." Shodh Manjusha: An International Multidisciplinary Journal 1, no. 1 (October 1, 2024): 90–102. https://doi.org/10.70388/sm241110.
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Children are the foundation on which the dynamic and vibrate future of country are based. So, they are the valuable asset of country. By nature, they are so innocent and delicate that one can easily mould their mind and inclined them into criminal activities. Juvenile delinquency is the participation of a minor child in illegal behavior or criminal activities. This problem of juvenile delinquency is not new. This happens in all societies in simple as well as complex form. In India this problem is gradually increasing day by day and various factors are responsible for its birth and increasing rate. But even then, these children cannot be ignored. In order to protect the minor children from delinquency, for rehabilitation and socialization of delinquents children many international agreements and national laws are enacted and implemented but it all futile until justice is out of reach from delinquent children who don’t have sufficient resources. This research paper aims to explore the idea of legal aid in India with special reference to juvenile Justice. Juvenile delinquency is a critical issue that affects the society at large as the children are the hope of future. India has witnessed significant changes into approach to dealing with juvenile offenders. This paper throws the light on the importance of legal aid in Indian judicial system, its international and National perspective. The study examines the issues and challenges in providing legal aid to juvenile delinquents. Finally, the paper offers recommendations for policy improvements in providing legal aid to juvenile delinquents in India.
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Ishfaq, Nimrah, and Anila Kamal. "Empirical Evidence of Multi-Facets of Delinquency in Pakistan: Revised Self-Reported Delinquency Scale." Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research 34, Spring 2019 (March 30, 2019): 115–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.33824/pjpr.2019.34.1.7.
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Juvenile delinquency is a major societal issue of Pakistan, but measuring it through self-reported indigenously developed questionnaire is limited to a few progresses like Self-Reported Delinquency Scale (SRDS; Naqvi & Kamal, 2008). The purpose of the present study was to explore factor structure of SRDS through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and to address multi-facets of delinquency by modifying SRDS. Cross-sectional research design was used. Data were collected through purposive sampling from 508 respondents which included 232 juvenile delinquents and 276 students from Bahawalpur and Faisalabad. Study was aimed to explore and establish dimensionality, reliability, convergent, and discriminant validities along with usefulness of the Revised Self-Reported Delinquency Scale (R-SRDS). Findings of the study reported emergence of six internally-consistent factors including: (a) risk taking, (b) sex related, (c) stealing related, (d) police encountering, (e) drugs related, and (f) attention seeking delinquent tendencies. Convergent validity of these subscales was established through positive association of R-SRDS with Short version of Physical and Verbal Aggression Scale (Caprara & Pastorelli, 1993), and Lying Scale of Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ; Eysenck & Eysenck, 1976). Discriminant validity was established by inverse relationship of R-SRDS with Prosocial Behavior Scale (Eisenerg, Eggum, & Di-Giunta, 2010) and Positivity Scale (Caprara et al., 2012). R-SRDS not only discriminated between juvenile delinquents and students, but also discriminated between delinquents committing different types of crimes, thus, providing more comprehensive picture of R-SDS measuring different levels of delinquent tendencies in Pakistan.
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Xiao, Yutian. "Elementary Analysis on the Characteristics and Causes as Well as Countermeasures of Juvenile Delinquency." Asian Journal of Social Science Studies 7, no. 4 (April 14, 2022): 90. http://dx.doi.org/10.20849/ajsss.v7i4.1097.
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In recent years, one by one, shocking cases of juvenile delinquency have gradually entered the public eye, and governing the problem of juvenile delinquency has become an important task for the state and society according to the law. there are profound reasons behind juvenile delinquency .as a law student, it is necessary to analyze the characteristics, causes and countermeasures of juvenile delinquency from the various problems encountered by juveniles on their way to grow up, which is useful to effectively prevent juvenile delinquency and guide the healthy growth of juveniles.
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Rai, Ms Pragya, and Dr Shailja Dubey. "Effects of Juvenile Delinquency on Society-A Social Work Study." BSSS Journal of Social Work 15, no. 1 (June 30, 2023): 55–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.51767/jsw1506.
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Juvenile Delinquency is a social problem involving anti-social behaviour and criminal activities that are committed by children under the age of 16 for boys and 18 for girls who violate the law. According to the NCRB (National Crime Record Bureau) data, total 29,768 crimes were recorded in the year 2020 by Juvenile all over the India. There are numerous factors leading to the causation of juvenile delinquency that revolve around the process of socialisation and how society plays a significant role in shaping those factors. Juvenile delinquency affects not only society but also the juvenile delinquents themselves, their families, the community, and the victims. This survey research tries to understand the effects of Juvenile Delinquency on society, and as not much emphasis is laid on the effects but on its causes and prevention, the research helps understand the effects it had on Juvenile Delinquents and other related aspects. In this study, qualitative research methodology was used, and questionnaires were passed out to 45 respondents from the 18–24 age groups in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The survey research found the effects of Juvenile Delinquency on victims, families, juvenile delinquents, the community, and society at large.
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YI, ZOONIL. "An Idea for the Constitutional Juvenile Justice System." Korean Constitutional Law Association 28, no. 3 (September 30, 2022): 191–235. http://dx.doi.org/10.35901/kjcl.2022.28.3.191.
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According to the Juvenile Act, which regulates the judicial system related to investigation, prosecution, or trial procedures targeting juvenile delinquency, ‘juvenile’ means a person under the age of 19, that is, a person of the age of 18 and lower. Since the Civil Act refers to a person of the age of 19 and higher as an ‘adult’ and a person under the age of 19 as a ‘minor’, a juvenile under the Juvenile Act and a minor under the Civil Act have the same meaning. Meanwhile, the Criminal Act stipulates that a person under the age of 14, that is, a person of the age of 13 and lower, is called a ‘criminal minor’ and should not be punished. The Juvenile Act categorizes ‘delinquent juveniles’ into criminal juveniles, juvenile delinquents, and juvenile at risk of committing a crime, and stipulates that only criminal juveniles can be subject to punishment or protective measures, while juvenile delinquents and juveniles at risk of committing a crime can only be subject to protective measures. There are 10 types of protective measures under the Juvenile Act, but it is argued that the upper limit of the age for juvenile delinquent between the ages of 10 and 13, to which only protective measures can be imposed, should be lowered to expand the scope of criminal juveniles subject to punishment. Similarly, it is argued that the related regulations should be repealed because protective measures are imposed only on the grounds of the risk of crime even though there is no fact of violating the Penal Code for juveniles between the ages of 10 and 18 who can be subject to protective measures. Legal issues related to juvenile delinquents should be discussed from the perspective of the principle of proportionality of responsibility and punishment, the duty to protect constitutional rights and the principle of prohibition of excessively deficient protection, and the principle of equality and proportionality. And legal issues related to juvenile at risk of committing a crime should be discussed in terms of the principle of clarity and equality.
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Skitka, Linda J., Andrea L. Piatt, Timothy U. Ketterson, and H. Russell Searight. "OFFENSE CLASSIFICATION AND SOCIAL FACILITATION IN JUVENILE DELINQUENCY." Social Behavior and Personality: an international journal 21, no. 4 (January 1, 1993): 339–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.2224/sbp.1993.21.4.339.
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Considerable research has investigated the effects of social facilitation on either positive or neutral behaviors, but little if any research has examined whether the presence of others can lead to greater levels of negative behavior. The purpose of this project was to explore the influence of social facilitation on patterns and severity of offenses committed by juvenile delinquents. Study l compared the severity of crime (as measured by the offense classification) as a function of 130 currently incarcerated juvenile delinquents' self-reports of whether their crime was committed alone or with others. Results suggested that juveniles tend to act in concert with others in delinquent acts. White females tended to act in concert with others more than African-American female adolescents in the commission of delinquent acts. However, no significant effects were found for social facilitation and severity of crime, even when controlling for MMPI lie scores. Study 2 addressed the same question, but used an archival approach. Data was obtained for criminal charges and whether the crime happened in the presence or absence of others from random sample of 30 records from a juvenile delinquency home. The best predictor of severity of crime from this sample was the number of people involved with the crime. The study therefore provides limited support for Zajonc's drive theory that suggests social facilitation can have a non-directional effect on behavior.
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Shagufta, Sonia, Daniel Boduszek, Katie Dhingra, and Derrol Kola-Palmer. "Latent classes of delinquent behaviour associated with criminal social identity among juvenile offenders in Pakistan." Journal of Forensic Practice 17, no. 2 (May 11, 2015): 117–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jfp-08-2014-0026.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the number and nature of latent classes of delinquency that exist among male juvenile offenders incarcerated in prisons in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach – The sample consisted of 415 young male offenders incarcerated in prisons in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Pakistan. Latent class analysis was employed to determine the number and nature of delinquency latent classes. Multinomial logistic regression was used to estimate the associations between latent classes and the three factors of criminal social identity (cognitive centrality, in-group affect, and in-group ties) whilst controlling for criminal friends, period of confinement, addiction, age, and location. Findings – The best fitting latent class model was a three-class solution. The classes were labelled: “minor delinquents” (the baseline/normative class; Class 3), “major delinquents” (Class 1), and “moderate delinquents” (Class 2). Class membership was predicted by differing external variables. Specifically, Class 1 membership was related to having more criminal friends; while Class 2 membership was related to lower levels of in-group affect and higher levels of in-group ties. Practical implications – Findings are discussed in relation to refining current taxonomic arguments regarding the structure of delinquency and implications for prevention of juvenile delinquent behaviour. Originality/value – First, most previous studies have focused on school children, whereas, this paper focuses on incarcerated juvenile offenders. Second, this research includes delinquents from Pakistan, whereas, most previous research has examined delinquent behaviour in western cultures.
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IDOWU, Oluwafemi, and Abass MUHAMMED. "Challenges of controlling delinquency and juvenile recidivism in correctional centre in Ondo State, Nigeria." Applied Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 2, no. 2 (August 31, 2019): 18–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.47721/arjhss20190202037.
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This study examined the challenges of controlling delinquency and juvenile recidivism in correctional centres. It explored the statutory roles of correctional institutions and the challenges of a correctional institution in Ondo State, Nigeria. The research design is explorative in nature. The study employed quantitative (survey) and qualitative (Focus Group Discussion) and personal observation research methods. The study involved Forty-two respondents (10 personnel of the correctional centre and 32 juvenile delinquents). The data collected were analyzed with quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis with the aid of descriptive statistics. The study found that male children are more prone to delinquency and juvenile recidivism than females. Poor family background, dysfunctional family system, peer group influence, ineffective juvenile correctional institutions and weak religious institutions and so on are the major factors influencing delinquency and juvenile recidivism in Nigeria. Also, there are a lot of challenges faced by juveniles in the correctional institutions in Nigeria such as health/medical facilities, poor rehabilitation facilities and ineffective rehabilitation programmes. Several rehabilitative, vocational skills programmes and facilities are not available in the juvenile correctional institution. Besides, there are multiple challenges militating against the efficiency and effectiveness of the juvenile correctional centre in Ondo State. The study, therefore, recommends that governments, parents, community, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders should put all hands on deck to solve the challenges of controlling delinquency and juvenile recidivism, and secure the society from adult and advanced criminality. Keywords: Challenges, Control, Correctional Institution, Delinquency, Juvenile
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Mlay, Caroline Wilbard, and Innocent Fabiano Mpeta. "Factors Associated with Juvenile Delinquency: A Case of Arusha Juvenile Remand Home in Arusha City-Tanzania." East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 6, no. 1 (June 15, 2023): 147–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.37284/eajis.6.1.1251.
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The assessment of factors related to juvenile delinquency was conducted at Arusha Remand Home in Arusha City. This study adopted a cross-sectional design and gathered both quantitative and qualitative data from various primary and secondary sources. A sample of 103 respondents was selected using a simple random sampling technique. Structured interviews using researcher-administered questionnaires were employed to collect primary data from the participants. In-depth interviews were conducted with selected juveniles to obtain insights into the delinquency in the city. Descriptive statistics and the Likelihood Ratio Chi-Square test were employed for quantitative data analysis, utilising IBM SPSS Statistics version 20. The findings indicated that theft offences accounted for a significant proportion of juvenile delinquency (45.6%), followed by abuse (29.1%) and vandalism (25.2%). The primary causes of delinquent behaviours were identified as poverty (67%), peer influence (28.2%), and family dysfunction (4.9%). Additionally, the study identified gender, household size, parenting style, and the causes of committing crimes as factors associated with juvenile delinquency. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the Arusha City Council, in collaboration with other stakeholders, develop targeted interventions and initiatives to address the specific challenges faced by juveniles. Government welfare officers in Arusha City should design educational programmes aimed at equipping families with the necessary knowledge and skills to create a nurturing environment for their children, thereby guiding juveniles onto a positive path. Implementing these recommendations aims to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency and promote the overall well-being and positive development of young individuals in Arusha City
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Armenti, Nicholas A., Alexandra L. Snead, and Julia C. Babcock. "The Role of Trait Anger in the Relation Between Juvenile Delinquency and Intimate Partner Violence in Adulthood." Crime & Delinquency 64, no. 5 (January 2, 2017): 587–605. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0011128716685813.
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Research has documented a connection between juvenile delinquency and criminality in adulthood. However, research examining why some individuals engage in criminal behavior only as juveniles, whereas others continue to perpetrate crime into adulthood, is still needed. This study examined trait anger as a mediator of relations between a history of juvenile detention and perpetration of three subtypes of intimate partner violence (IPV) in adulthood. Results suggested that trait anger significantly mediated relations between a history of juvenile detention and (a) physical assault and (b) psychological aggression, but not sexual coercion. Addressing anger in juvenile delinquents may be useful in intervention approaches designed to reduce IPV. Further investigations are encouraged to longitudinally explore other explanatory variables in the link between juvenile delinquency and IPV.
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Nelson AGBI, Esther Oluyemi AYODEJI, and Cornelius Adelakun OLOGUN. "Quality of parenting and juvenile delinquency." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 23, no. 1 (July 30, 2024): 2425–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.1.2226.
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The increase in the number of juvenile delinquents in Nigeria especially Benin Metropolis can be dangerous for the future of adolescents. One of the factors causing this as inferred in this study is parents. This study therefore aims to determine the relationship between Quality of Parenting and Juvenile Delinquency. The design of this study was descriptive. Analysis of the study was carried out using the Chi-square test. The number of samples in this study was 123 juvenile delinquents and 5 officials at the Children Correctional Center, Benin City. The study adopted the total number of population as its sample which is 123 juvenile delinquents thus no sample technique was used. While the 5 officials were purposively selected out of 7 officials. The dependent variable was juvenile delinquency. The parameters for measuring Quality of Parenting were parenting styles, parents’-child communication, family structure and parents’ socio-economic status. The two parameters were significantly related to juvenile delinquency especially parenting styles and family structure. In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between Quality of Parenting and Juvenile Delinquency.
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Nelson, AGBI, Oluyemi AYODEJI Esther, and Adelakun OLOGUN Cornelius. "Quality of parenting and juvenile delinquency." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 23, no. 1 (July 30, 2024): 2425–34. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14811092.
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The increase in the number of juvenile delinquents in Nigeria especially Benin Metropolis can be dangerous for the future of adolescents. One of the factors causing this as inferred in this study is parents. This study therefore aims to determine the relationship between Quality of Parenting and Juvenile Delinquency. The design of this study was descriptive. Analysis of the study was carried out using the Chi-square test. The number of samples in this study was 123 juvenile delinquents and 5 officials at the Children Correctional Center, Benin City. The study adopted the total number of population as its sample which is 123 juvenile delinquents thus no sample technique was used. While the 5 officials were purposively selected out of 7 officials. The dependent variable was juvenile delinquency. The parameters for measuring Quality of Parenting were parenting styles, parents’-child communication, family structure and parents’ socio-economic status. The two parameters were significantly related to juvenile delinquency especially parenting styles and family structure. In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between Quality of Parenting and Juvenile Delinquency.
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Iqbal, Hina, Madiha Asghar, Gulshan Tara, and Mussarat Zahra. "Neuropsychological Impairment among Juvenile Delinquents." Peshawar Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences (PJPBS) 4, no. 1 (July 15, 2018): 139–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.32879/picp.2018.4.1.139.
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 The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of neuropsychological impairment among delinquents and non- delinquents. The total sample comprised of two hundred participants consisting of one hundred juvenile and non-juvenile with age range of 10-17 years (M=15.76, SD= 1.93). Data was collected from the incarcerated subjects from three main jails of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa they include, Central Prisons of Kohat, Peshawar Swabi and Haripur with the help of Psychologists serving in the prison. It was hypothesized that delinquents will score higher on neuropsychological impairment scale as compared to non-delinquents. Neuropsychological impairment will be significantly correlated with the scores of delinquency. The results revealed significant impairment in the neurological functioning of the delinquents as compared to non-delinquents. In the present study six neuropsychological deficits were measured, they included neuropsychological emotional, learning, sensory motor, concentration, and neuropsychological depression in association with delinquency. Hence the results produced three key findings, first the sub-scales of neuropsychological impairment were significantly positively associated with delinquency. Second, sub-scales of neuropsychological impairment predicted variation in the magnitude of association with delinquency. Third, of all the six sub-scales neuropsychological emotional problems, neuropsychological motor problems and neuropsychological depression were slightly strongly associated with delinquency as compared to learning, sensory motor and concentration problem.
 
 
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Ernawati, Linda. "Delinquency behavior from Adverse Childhood Experience." Psychological Research and Intervention 6, no. 1 (June 28, 2023): 26–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.21831/pri.v6i1.54184.
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Delinquent behavior includes breaking the rules to committing criminal acts. There are many factors behind delinquency behavior, both internally and externally. Externally, this behavior cannot be separated from events that occurred in childhood, especially events experienced in the family environment or as an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE). Of the 6 delinquency groups in the Child Correctional Institution, this study intends to see what ACEs are experienced by juvenile delinquency perpetrators. The research subjects were taken as a whole as many as 72 teenagers. Data collection using the Adverse Childhood Experience scale. Data analysis using ANOVA. The results show that there is no difference in Adverse Childhood Experience in the 6 delinquency groups. From the average obtained, the group for drug crimes, sexual crimes, murder, theft, and child protection experienced 5 types of Adverse Childhood Experience, and the brawling group experienced 4 types of Adverse Childhood Experience. The types of Adverse Childhood experiences that are often experienced by juvenile delinquents are emotional neglect and physical neglect. 68% of teenagers who carry out delinquent behavior come from families whose parents work as laborer and traders
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Stephen, Kibue, and Nthangi Agnes. "Relationship between Perceived Maternal Rejection and Neuroticism Delinquency Risk Trait among Female Juvenile Delinquents in Selected Rehabilitation Institutions in Kenya." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science VIII, no. VI (2024): 2224–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.806167.
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Juvenile delinquency has been a major problem in most parts of the world including Kenya due to its complexities attributed to its dynamic nature among different categories of children. Gender-based delinquency prevalence studies have identified female juvenile delinquency to be a developing key delinquency challenge as compared to male juvenile delinquency. In addition, research indicates that female juvenile delinquents are more prone to mental health problems attributed to incarceration experiences as compared to male juvenile delinquents. The need to focus more on female juvenile delinquency risk and protective factors studies is thus crucial so as to unravel the prevailing juvenile female delinquency complexities. The purpose of the study was therefore to examine the relationship between perceived maternal rejection and neuroticism delinquency risk trait among female juvenile delinquents in selected rehabilitation institutions in Kenya. Interpersonal Acceptance-Rejection Theory (IPARTheory) was identified to be the key theory that provided the theoretical framework for this study. The research was a correlational study and employed a survey research design in data collection. The study involved 186 female juvenile delinquents incarcerated in selected rehabilitation institutions in Kenya. Purposive sampling was used to select the three government girls’ rehabilitation institutions in Kenya involved in this study. Maternal Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire and Neuroticism Questionnaire were used to collect data. The Statistical Package for Social Scientist (SPSS) version 25 aided in the analysis of quantitative data. To establish the levels of perceived maternal rejection and neuroticism, the data were subjected to descriptive statistics analysis for calculations of percentages, means and frequencies. The data was also subjected to inferential statistical analysis and employed Spearman’s Rank correlation to establish the relationship between maternal rejection and neuroticism. The analyzed data was then presented in form of tables. The study findings indicated that the participants perceived more of maternal rejection than acceptance (M = 163.8) and significantly high levels of neuroticism (M = 28.33). The study found that there was a moderate positive correlation between the perceived maternal rejection and neuroticism [rs(186) = .565, p < .001] among its participants. Understanding of this relationship and its moderators can help in designing accurate female juvenile delinquency prevention and treatment programs.
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Xiong, Ruoshan, Spencer De Li, and Yiwei Xia. "A Longitudinal Study of Authoritative Parenting, Juvenile Delinquency and Crime Victimization among Chinese Adolescents." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 4 (February 21, 2020): 1405. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17041405.
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Empirical research on the relationship between authoritative parenting and crime victimization has been sparse, although this style of parenting has been identified as an effective parenting practice for inhibiting offending behavior among children and adolescents. The current research aims at filling this gap by examining the influences of authoritative parenting on juvenile delinquency and crime victimization, as well as the mechanisms connecting the processes. Using two-wave survey data collected from a probability sample of 1066 Chinese adolescents, the current study employed a structural equation modeling analysis to test the relationships. The results indicated that authoritative parenting negatively predicted juvenile delinquency and crime victimization. Further, adolescent mental health problems and delinquent peer association partially mediated the influence of authoritative parenting on delinquency, while adolescent mental health problems, delinquent peer association, and juvenile delinquency fully mediated the relationship between authoritative parenting and crime victimization. The results also showed that juvenile delinquency positively predicted future crime victimization. Overall, this study demonstrated that authoritative parenting operated as a protective factor against juvenile delinquency and crime victimization.
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Japheth, Lumadede, Dr Nyachoti W. Otiso, and Dr Charles Mwirigi. "In the Criminogenic Family Fold: Investigating the Predictive Power of Family Management Practices in Understanding Youth Crime in Nairobi and Mombasa Counties, Kenya." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science VIII, no. VII (2024): 2525–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.807198.
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There has been a rise in juvenile delinquency worldwide, particularly in developing countries such as Kenya. Failures in interventions point to the possible inefficacy of the measures, misdiagnosis, or scanty analysis of the security problem. This was precipitated by mixed results and insufficient research. There has been therefore a need to comprehensively confirm, analyze, and document the relationships between various criminogenic situational predictors and juvenile delinquency in Kenya. The purpose of this study thus was to examine various criminogenic situational predictors and juvenile delinquency in Nairobi and Mombasa counties in Kenya. For this purpose, the researcher evaluated the hypothesized predictors on both non-delinquents and delinquents to establish clear relations. The study was anchored on Social Learning and Social Disorganization theories. The study adopted a Concurrent Nested mixed-method Research approach with a qualitative component being embedded in a quantitative Causal-Comparative Research Design. The target population of the study was 2,908,950 juveniles in the two counties. The accessible population was 235,861 respondents, out of which a sample of 400 was drawn, from which the researcher got 360, a response rate of 90%. The researcher drew the sample using a disproportionate stratified random sampling thus ensuring representation of both delinquents and non-delinquents in each county. The delinquent population entailed both delinquents who had committed minor violations and delinquents who had committed serious violations. Delinquents who had committed serious violations were drawn from borstal institutions, while those who had committed minor violations were drawn from the Probation Department. The non-delinquents were drawn from county secondary schools in each of the counties. Random sampling was done using the Excel data analysis tool pack. In addition, 12 respondents were selected purposively from the authorities dealing with children matters, 6 from each county. The total sample size attained was thus 372 respondents. A face-to-face interview questionnaire and an in-depth key informant interview schedule were the main instruments of data collection. Binary logistic regression was conducted on the quantitative data at a 95% confidence interval (CI) and a p-value < 0.05 considered significant with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0 software. Thematic content analysis was conducted on the qualitative data with the help of Max. Qda software. The odds ratio indicates that when holding all other variables constant, a child is 7.2 times more likely to turn out delinquent with poor parental characteristics, 2.3 times more likely to turn out delinquent with poor family management practices, 3 times more likely to turn out delinquent with poor parent-child attachment and 2.2 times more likely to turn out delinquent with poor neighborhood characteristics than turn out non-delinquent. The odds ratio for combined situational predictors indicates that when holding all other variables constant, a child is 67.5 times more likely to turn out delinquent than a non-delinquent with poor situational conditions. Therefore, employing a .05 criterion of statistical significance, the null hypothesis was thus rejected because the findings show a statistically significant predictive relationship between combined situational predictors and juvenile delinquency. The findings will be useful to the government, academia, policy actors as well as parents in developing crime prevention policies, contributing to theory and literature, informing on better family management practices, and informing effective tailoring of relevant social policies respectively.
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Gearhart, Michael C., and Riley Tucker. "Criminogenic Risk, Criminogenic Need, Collective Efficacy, and Juvenile Delinquency." Criminal Justice and Behavior 47, no. 9 (June 12, 2020): 1116–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0093854820928568.
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Juvenile delinquency is influenced by reciprocal relationships between micro-level and macro-level factors. The risk, need, and responsivity (RNR) model, and collective efficacy theory are two commonly used frameworks in juvenile justice research. This study builds on previous research by testing indicators of both the RNR model and collective efficacy theory as predictors of self-reported juvenile delinquency utilizing data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study. Taken as a whole, our findings suggest that individual-level factors are strong predictors of self-reported juvenile delinquency, whereas the relationship between collective efficacy and juvenile delinquency is limited. This finding emphasizes the importance of addressing individual needs when implementing community-level interventions aimed at preventing delinquency. Failure to do so may result in merely displacing juvenile delinquency as opposed to helping youth desist from delinquent behaviors.
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Febrianti, Kartika Ulfa, and Erdina Indrawati. "Kematangan Emosi dan KontrolDiri dengan Kenakalan Remaja." IKRA-ITH HUMANIORA : Jurnal Sosial dan Humaniora 7, no. 3 (October 23, 2023): 142–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.37817/ikraith-humaniora.v7i3.3368.
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Juvenile delinquency is an act that violates the law and makes the child become naughty.Juvenile delinquency can be avoided if you have good emotional maturity and self-control.This study aims to determine emotionalmaturity and self-controlwith juvenile delinquency. Thisresearchis a quantitative research. The research population was 180 students of SMPN 1Batam. The sampling technique uses convenience sampling. Measuring tools used in this studyare the emotionalmaturity scale, self-control scale and juvenile delinquency scale. The dataanalysis techniques usedto test the hypothesis are Bivariate Correlation and MultivariateCorrelation. The results showed that there was a relationship between emotional maturity andjuvenile delinquency with a value of R = -324 and p = <0.000, and there was a relationshipbetween self-control and juvenile delinquencyof R = -274 and p = <0.000, and there was arelationship between emotional maturity and juvenile delinquency. self and juveniledelinquency R = 0.354, R Square 0.125 and p = 0.000 (p <0.05). Simultaneously giving aneffective contribution of 12.5% against juvenile delinquency. Emotional maturity contributes10.5% with (R²) of 0.105 to juvenile delinquency. Meanwhile, self control is 2%with (R²)0,020%. Based on these findings it can be concluded that there is a relationship betweenemotional maturity and self-control with juvenile delinquency at SMPN 1 Batam.
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Fatima, Ishrat, Zohra Rasheed, Rubina Jabeen, and Syeda Sidra Tasneem. "ASSESSMENT OF THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE JUVENILE DELINQUENCY." Asian Bulletin of Big Data Management 5, no. 1 (February 13, 2025): 1–10. https://doi.org/10.62019/abbdm.v5i1.290.
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The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of abuse on juvenile behavior, with self control and morality acting as mediators between abuse and juvenile delinquency, while the quality of life and family harmony serve as moderators. Data were collected through interviews, using questions adapted from previous studies. The study's population consisted of nurses at Mayo Hospital in Lahore, and a total of 8 interviews were conducted. The results revealed that abuse positively influences juvenile delinquency and showed a negative relationship between abuse and self control/morality, suggesting that abuse impairs a juvenile’s ability to regulate behavior and make moral decisions. The study also found that when the quality of life is good and family harmony is strong, juvenile delinquency decreases; however, poor quality of life and a lack of family harmony increase delinquency rates. Based on these results, it was concluded that physical, emotional, and sexual abuse disrupt juveniles' emotional regulation, trust building abilities, and increase aggression and violence. If family support is weak and psychotherapy or emotional support is not provided, it leads to a higher likelihood of juvenile delinquency or criminal behavior
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Bembas, Ireneusz. "Forensic Aspects of Juvenile Crime in Poland. From a Juvenile to a Criminal — The Road to Demoralisation." Internal Security 12, no. 1 (July 22, 2020): 113–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0014.3192.
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The article refers to the forensic aspects of juvenile delinquency in Poland, and at the same time, is an attempt to draw attention to the problem of juvenile delinquency, because in the activities of state authorities aimed at preventing or reducing the number of criminal acts, attention is focused primarily on adults who commit crimes. It is important to highlight the problem and to draw attention to juvenile delinquency, as static data show a decrease in juvenile delinquency. This decreasing trend of the number of offences committed by juveniles is only illusory as, after taking into account the decrease in the number of people born, juvenile delinquency shows an upward trend. The article presents the most common determinants of juvenile delinquency, and then, on the basis of these determinants, proposes preventive actions, indicating the areas in which the undertakings of state authorities aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency should be concentrated.
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Lumangkun, Jimi, Ahmad Mukhlis, and Angrian Permana. "Role of Interpersonal Intelligence in Mediating The Influence of Character Strengths and Emotional Intelligence on Juvenile Delinquency." Journal Corner of Education, Linguistics, and Literature 4, no. 001 (December 27, 2024): 525–45. https://doi.org/10.54012/jcell.v4i001.425.
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Juvenile delinquency is a crucial issue faced by many schools, including vocational high schools in Cilegon City. This study aims to explore the role of interpersonal intelligence in mediating the influence of character strength and emotional intelligence on juvenile delinquency. Using a quantitative survey method, data were collected from 250 vocational high school students in Cilegon City through a validated questionnaire and analyzed using the SEM-PLS approach. The results showed that character strength has a negative and significant effect on juvenile delinquency with a coefficient value of -0.321, indicating that increasing character strength can significantly reduce the level of juvenile delinquency. In addition, emotional intelligence also showed a negative and significant effect on juvenile delinquency. This confirms that increasing emotional intelligence also contributes to reducing juvenile delinquency. Interpersonal intelligence itself has a negative and significant effect on juvenile delinquency with a coefficient value of -0.161, indicating that better interpersonal skills can reduce the tendency of delinquent behavior. Furthermore, character strength and emotional intelligence were found to have a positive and significant influence on interpersonal intelligence, with coefficient values of 0.370 and 0.484, respectively. Another important finding is the significant negative indirect effect of character strength and emotional intelligence on juvenile delinquency through interpersonal intelligence. This indicates that increasing character strength and emotional intelligence can reduce juvenile delinquency by increasing their interpersonal intelligence. This study concludes that strengthening students' character and emotional intelligence, as well as increasing interpersonal intelligence, are important strategies in reducing juvenile delinquency.
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Gearhart, Michael C. "Parent and Child Perceptions of Collective Efficacy as Predictors of Delinquency." British Journal of Social Work 50, no. 1 (November 23, 2019): 25–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcz146.
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Abstract Juvenile delinquency has a negative effect on victims, communities and the individual who commits a delinquent act. However, exposure to the juvenile justice system can be a traumatic event that results in further delinquency—highlighting a need to develop community-based interventions to prevent delinquency. Collective efficacy theory is a commonly used framework to prevent juvenile delinquency. Although community-level interventions have been developed based on collective efficacy, research suggests that they are limited in their effectiveness. This may be due to limitations in our conceptualisation of collective efficacy, and our limited understanding of how perceptions of collective efficacy differ between youths and parents. The present study utilises data from the Fragile Families Child Wellbeing Study to test parent and youth perceptions of collective efficacy as predictors of self-reported juvenile delinquency. The results indicate that—although collective efficacy is typically associated with lower levels of juvenile delinquency in neighbourhoods—neither parents’ nor youths’ perceptions of collective efficacy are strong predictors of self-reported juvenile delinquency. The findings suggest that focusing on youth, family and neighbourhood characteristics may maximise the effectiveness of interventions aimed at preventing juvenile delinquency.
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Supriatna, Dede Ahmad, Achmad Hufad, Asep Saepudin, Ade Romi Rosmia, and Faridah Hanim. "Character and Emotional Intelligence Impact on Juvenile Delinquency: The Mediating Role of Interpersonal Intelligence." Journal of Nonformal Education 11, no. 1 (February 20, 2025): 125–39. https://doi.org/10.15294/jone.v11i1.19379.
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This study explores the role of interpersonal intelligence in mediating the influence of character strength and emotional intelligence on juvenile delinquency. Using a quantitative survey method, data were collected from 250 vocational high school students in Cianjur City through a validated questionnaire and analyzed using the SEM-PLS approach. The results showed that character strength had a negative and significant effect on juvenile delinquency, with a coefficient value of -0.321, indicating that increasing character strength can significantly reduce juvenile delinquency. In addition, emotional intelligence also showed a negative and significant effect on juvenile delinquency. This confirms that increasing emotional intelligence also contributes to reducing juvenile delinquency. Interpersonal intelligence negatively and significantly impacts juvenile delinquency, with a coefficient value of -0.161, indicating that better interpersonal skills can reduce the tendency for delinquent behavior. Furthermore, character strength and emotional intelligence were found to have a positive and significant effect on interpersonal intelligence, with coefficient values of 0.370 and 0.484, respectively. Another important finding is the significant negative indirect effect of character strength and emotional intelligence on juvenile delinquency through interpersonal intelligence. This shows that increasing character strength and emotional intelligence can reduce juvenile delinquency by improving interpersonal intelligence. This study concludes that strengthening students’ character and emotional intelligence and increasing interpersonal intelligence are essential strategies for reducing juvenile delinquency
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Sarwanto, Agus. "The Phenomenon of Juvenile Delinquency that Occurs in the Era of Globalization." Easta Journal Law and Human Rights 1, no. 02 (February 28, 2023): 45–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.58812/eslhr.v1i02.53.
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Youth is the future asset of a nation. But nowadays, a lot is happening to teenagers, such as drugs and motorcycle gangs. This is a familiar problem. Juvenile delinquency includes all behavior that deviates from criminal law norms committed by juveniles. This study aims to determine the causes, impacts, and solutions to juvenile delinquency. The research method used is a literature review or literature review with qualitative data analysis. The variable in this study is juvenile delinquency in the era of globalization. From the results of this study, many internal and external factors cause juvenile delinquency that needs attention. In addition, juvenile delinquency can impact oneself, family, and society.
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Oh, Se-Yoon, and Dae Gyung Kwack. "The Influence of Parental Attachment on Juvenile Delinquency: An Examination of the Moderating Effect of Self-Control." Korean Society of Private Security 23, no. 2 (June 30, 2024): 209–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.56603/jksps.2024.23.2.209.
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Juvenile delinquency is not confined to adolescence but can potentially extend into adult criminal behavior, underscoring the critical importance of research into its causes. This study focuses on two theories that have been predominantly employed in empirical research to explain juvenile delinquency in South Korea: Social Bond Theory and Self-Control Theory. Data for this study were derived from the 5th wave of the Korea Youth Panel Survey(KYPS). Of the initial 2,844 participants, 396 were excluded due to non-responses to the nine items related to juvenile delinquency, resulting in a final sample of 2,448 participants for analysis. The regression analysis examining the relationship between parental attachment and juvenile delinquency revealed that parental attachment exerts a significantly negative impact on juvenile delinquency. Specifically, higher levels of attachment to parents were associated with lower levels of juvenile delinquency. This finding corroborates the hypothesis that diminished attachment is a contributory factor to delinquent behavior. Moreover, a hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to assess whether self-control significantly moderates the relationship between parental attachment and juvenile delinquency. The results confirmed that self-control has a significant moderating effect in this context. Based on these findings, the study proposes practical measures and acknowledges limitations aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency by strengthening parental attachment and improving self-control.
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Abass, Muhammed, and Oluwafemi Amos Idowu. "Challenges of controlling delinquency and juvenile recidivism in correctional centre in Ondo State, Nigeria." Applied Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 2, no. 2 (September 26, 2021): 18–37. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5528474.
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This study examined the challenges of controlling delinquency and juvenile recidivism in correctional centre. It explored the statutory roles of correctional institution and the challenges of correctional institution in Ondo State, Nigeria. The research design is explorative in nature. The study employed quantitative (survey) and qualitative (Focus Group Discussion) and personal observation research methods. The study involved Forty-two respondents (10 personnel of the correctional centre and 32 juvenile delinquents). The data collected were analyzed with quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis with the aid of descriptive statistics. The study found that male children are more prone delinquency and juvenile recidivism than the female. Poor family background, dysfunctional family system, peer group influence, ineffective juvenile correctional institutions and weak religious institutions and so on are the major factors influencing delinquency and juvenile recidivism in Nigeria. Also, there are a lot of challenges faced by the juveniles in the correctional institutions in Nigeria such as health/medical facilities, poor rehabilitation facilities and ineffective rehabilitation programmes. Several rehabilitative, vocational skills programmes and facilities are not available in the juvenile correctional institution. Besides, there are multiple of challenges militating against the efficient and effectiveness of the juvenile correctional centre in Ondo State. The study therefore recommend that governments, parents, community, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders should put all hands on desk to solve the challenges of controlling delinquency and juvenile recidivism, and secure the society from adult and advanced criminality.
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Li, Hanyu. "Reflections on the Comprehensive Improvement of Juvenile Delinquency Criminal Policy." Economics, Law and Policy 7, no. 2 (August 1, 2024): p64. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/elp.v7n2p64.
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The issue of juvenile delinquency is increasingly attracting attention due to its complex and varied legal, social, and psychological dimensions. While current criminal policies address juvenile delinquency to some extent, challenges remain in the form of an incomplete legal framework, inconsistent policy implementation, and inadequate social support. This paper aims to conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing juvenile delinquency criminal policies, examine their shortcomings in practical application, and draw on international experiences to propose improvements. By systematically analyzing the current state of juvenile delinquency, the effectiveness of existing policies, and international practices, the paper outlines pathways to enhance criminal policies for juveniles to achieve more effective prevention and intervention, promoting healthy development for juveniles and social harmony and stability.
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Bhoge, Nitin D., Smita N. Panse, Alka V. Pawar, Girish T. Raparti, Sunita J. Ramanand, and Jaiprakash B. Ramanand. "Study of sociodemographic profile of juvenile boys admitted in an observation home." International Journal of Advances in Medicine 4, no. 1 (January 23, 2017): 230. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20170117.
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Background: World Health Report estimated that 20% of children and adolescent suffer from a disabling mental illness worldwide. Incidences of vagrancy, delinquency and crime have been growing among steadily increasing juvenile population in the last few years. Various studies have revealed the presence of difficult family environment, lower socio-economic status, and low parental education associated with the psychiatric morbidity in children. Given the growth of juvenile delinquent population, epidemiologic data of this high risk group is becoming increasingly important. Therefore this study was undertaken to study the sociodemographic profile of male juvenile admitted in an observation home.Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in an Observation Home for Boys. The study sample consists of 50 boys aged between 6-16 years. Out of 50, 20 juveniles under conflict of law and 30 under care and protection were included.Results: All the juveniles in this study were belonging to the lower socioeconomic status. Delinquency was significantly more common in older age group (12-16 years) than younger age group (6-11 years). The maternal education and school dropout rate had significant correlation with delinquency in our study, found to be more common in juveniles under conflict of law than those under care and protection.Conclusions: Establishment of multidisciplinary mental health services at each juvenile center of India, for complete rehabilitation of the juveniles admitted there, under social justice system is immediately required.