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Aggression and delinquency: Family and environmental factors.
L F Dilalla1, C M Mitchell, M W Arthur
1Institute for Behavioral Genetics, University of Colorado, 80309-0447, Boulder, CO.
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
|November 27, 2013
Summary
This study found that aggressive juvenile delinquency is linked to home turmoil and peer influence. Lax punishment also correlated with aggressive offenses in adolescents involved in intervention programs.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Developmental Science
Background:
- Juvenile delinquency, particularly aggressive behaviors, presents a significant societal concern.
- Understanding the factors influencing these behaviors is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine parent and youth behaviors and personality types influencing delinquent and aggressive behaviors.
- To identify specific correlates of aggression and delinquency in referred youth.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from youths referred to an intervention program.
- Collected ratings of delinquency and aggression from parent reports, self-reports, and court referral data.
Main Results:
- High parent ratings of youth aggressiveness correlated with high home turmoil and positive peer opinions of delinquency.
- Youth aggressiveness in offenses was associated with lax parental punishment.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent aggressive and delinquent behaviors are shaped by both peer group dynamics and home environment influences.
- Intervention strategies may benefit from addressing both familial and peer contexts.
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