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Family size and delinquency.

D G Fischer

    Perceptual and Motor Skills
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Large family size is linked to increased juvenile delinquency, even after accounting for socioeconomic factors. This association may be partly explained by factors like overcrowding and poor role models within larger families.

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    Area of Science:

    • Criminology
    • Sociology
    • Family Studies

    Background:

    • Literature review indicates a correlation between large family size and increased rates of juvenile delinquency.
    • This relationship persists even when controlling for socioeconomic status, income, parental criminality, and family structure.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To synthesize existing research on the relationship between family size and delinquency.
    • To identify potential mediating factors contributing to this association.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and synthesis of existing studies.
    • Analysis of controlled variables including income, socioeconomic status, parental criminality, and family composition.

    Main Results:

    • A significant positive association between large family size and juvenile delinquency was confirmed.
    • Factors such as overcrowding, poor role models (e.g., parental criminality, sibling delinquency), and inadequate child-rearing practices appear to mediate this relationship.
    • While not a sole explanation, higher birth rates in lower socioeconomic classes and reduced parental affection/supervision may contribute.

    Conclusions:

    • Large family size is associated with a cluster of adverse family conditions that may foster delinquency.
    • Recommendations include family planning initiatives and accessible medical abortions for immediate impact.
    • Long-term solutions require further research to identify specific influencing variables, controlling for birth order, sibling spacing, and sex.

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