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Social functioning and delinquency: a return to basics

C R Hollin¹, T Swaffer

¹School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, U.K.

Journal of Adolescence

|June 1, 1993

Summary

This study examined social functioning in delinquents, finding a general disadvantage. While social perception correlated with social performance, social problem-solving did not, suggesting complex relationships in this population.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Criminology
Social Sciences

Background:

Social functioning in delinquent populations is traditionally assessed via social performance skills and social cognition.
The Argyle and Kendon (1967) social skills model provides a framework for understanding these interconnected components.
Previous research indicates social functioning deficits in delinquent samples.

Purpose of the Study:

To preliminarily investigate the association between social cognition and social performance in a delinquent sample.
To explore potential differences in social functioning between sex offenders and non-sex offenders within the delinquent group.

Main Methods:

Utilized a delinquent sample to assess social cognition (social perception, social problem-solving) and social performance.
Compared social functioning measures between sex offenders and non-sex offenders.
Analyzed correlations between social cognition components and social performance.

Main Results:

The delinquent sample, overall, demonstrated a degree of social functioning disadvantage.
No significant differences in social functioning measures were found between sex offenders and non-sex offenders.
Social perception scores positively correlated with social performance scores.
Scores on a social problem-solving task did not correlate with social perception or social performance.

Conclusions:

Social perception appears linked to social performance in delinquents, but social problem-solving skills may operate independently.
Findings suggest a nuanced understanding of social cognition's role in delinquent social functioning is needed.
Future research should refine methodologies for assessing social problem-solving and its impact on social performance in this population.

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