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A study of delinquent boys using jesness inventory
1Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, Madras Medical College, Madras.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|November 8, 2011
Summary
The Jesness Inventory effectively differentiates institutionalized delinquents from non-delinquent students. This study validates its use in distinguishing between these groups.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- The Jesness Inventory is a psychological assessment tool.
- Understanding behavioral differences between delinquents and non-delinquents is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the Jesness Inventory in differentiating between institutionalized delinquents and non-delinquent school students.
- To compare findings with existing British and American research.
Main Methods:
- Administered the Jesness Inventory to two groups: 100 institutionalized delinquents and 100 school-leaving students.
- Analyzed sub-test scores for significant differences between the groups.
Main Results:
- Several sub-tests of the Jesness Inventory demonstrated significant discriminatory power.
- The inventory successfully distinguished between delinquent and non-delinquent boys.
Conclusions:
- The Jesness Inventory is a valuable tool for identifying and differentiating delinquent individuals.
- Findings align with and contribute to existing knowledge on adolescent behavior and delinquency assessment.
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