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Overt and Covert Delinquency: Socio-Demographic Correlates in Justice-Involved Adolescent Males.
Subhranshu Sekhar Dhal1, Niranjan Mohanty2, Nirmal Kumar Mohakud2
1Narayana Hrudalaya, Bangalore, India.
Summary
Overt delinquency is prevalent among justice-involved adolescent males in India, with older age, lower maternal education, single parenthood, and poor parenting significantly associated. Interventions should address these factors to reduce juvenile crime.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Criminology
- Adolescent Psychology
Background:
- Adolescent delinquency presents a significant global public health challenge, with rising rates in India.
- Justice-involved adolescent males (JIA) represent a vulnerable population requiring focused study.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence and patterns of delinquency among JIA males in Odisha, India.
- To identify socio-demographic factors associated with overt delinquency in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted from 2016-2019 involving 178 male inmates (aged 10-18) in an observation home.
- Data on delinquent acts and socio-demographic factors were collected and analyzed using multivariate analysis.
Main Results:
- Over half (52.8%) of JIA males committed overt delinquent acts, with rape and murder being most common.
- Drug trafficking and stealing were the most frequent covert delinquent acts.
- Older age, lower maternal education, single parenthood, and non-supportive parenting were significantly linked to overt delinquency.
Conclusions:
- Overt delinquency is highly prevalent among JIA males in the study area.
- Socio-demographic factors such as age, maternal education, family structure, and parenting style are critical determinants.
- Targeted interventions addressing these identified factors are crucial for mitigating overt delinquency in JIA males.
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