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[The mentality differences between the delinquent and non-delinquent boys]
Shinrigaku Kenkyu : the Japanese Journal of Psychology
|April 1, 1986
Summary
Delinquent and non-delinquent adolescents exhibit distinct mentalities. Key differences in sociability, self-esteem, and willpower were identified, with unique factor structures emerging for each group.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
Context:
- Investigates psychological differences between adolescent offenders and non-offenders.
- Utilizes a sixty-item questionnaire for data collection.
- Compares a sample of 41 delinquents with 86 high school boys.
Purpose:
- To explore and identify mentality differences between delinquents and non-delinquents.
- To analyze underlying psychological factors contributing to behavioral distinctions.
Summary:
- Principal factor analysis revealed three key factors: sociability, self-esteem, and willpower, effectively differentiating the groups.
- Separate analysis showed delinquents' data yielded five factors (problem behavior, timidness), while non-delinquents' data yielded three.
- Low structural similarity was found between the factor solutions for the two groups.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the psychological profiles of adolescent delinquents.
- Informs targeted interventions and support strategies for at-risk youth.
- Contributes to a deeper understanding of the psychological underpinnings of juvenile delinquency.