Peer selection and influence of delinquent behavior of immigrant and nonimmigrant youths: Does context matter?

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ylva Svensson ◽  
William J. Burk ◽  
Håkan Stattin ◽  
Margaret Kerr
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Delinquent Behavior ◽  
Delinquent Behaviors ◽  
School Contexts ◽  
Peer Selection

This study examines selection and influence related to delinquent behaviors of immigrant and nonimmigrant adolescents attending three majority-immigrant schools (54% to 65.2% immigrant) and four minority-immigrant schools (11.1% to 25.1% immigrant) in one community. The sample included 1,169 youths (50.4% male; 24.2% immigrant) initially between the ages of 12 and 16 years ( M =13.92, SD = 0.85). Results showed that immigrant and nonimmigrant adolescents were similar to their peers on delinquent behaviors, and peer selection and social influence operated in a complementary manner to explain this similarity. The processes did not differ between immigrants and nonimmigrants or between school contexts, suggesting that immigrants do not differ from nonimmigrants on either the prevalence or the processes behind delinquency.

Self-Control, External Environment, and Delinquency: A Test of Self-Control Theory in Rural China

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (16) ◽  
pp. 1696-1716
Author(s):  
Xin Jiang ◽  
Xiaojin Chen ◽  
Yue Zhuo
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Control Theory ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Delinquent Behavior ◽  
Relative Strength ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Delinquent Behaviors ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Ninth Grade Students

Although self-control consistently emerges as one of the most robust correlates of delinquent behavior, limited empirical attempts have been made to explore the contextual variability of the relationship between self-control and delinquency outside of Western societies. Using data collected from 587 seventh- to ninth-grade students across 10 middle schools in a rural county of Southeast China, we examine self-control’s efficacy in explaining juvenile delinquency in the presence of external environmental factors, and investigate relative strength of self-control and contextual factors in predicting delinquent behaviors. Our results confirm that self-control is an important predictor of delinquent behavior in a non-Western cultural context. However, certain environmental factors rooted in family, school, and peer groups are also shown to be the predictors of delinquent behavior where strength seems to exceed that of self-control. These findings shed more nuanced insights on the nexus between self-control, external situations, and delinquency, and in a broader sense, contribute to the elaboration of a more comprehensive understanding of self-control theory.

scholarly journals Postpenal Support for Minors With Delinquent Behaviors

2021 ◽  
pp. 359-368
Author(s):  
Amra Džajić ◽  
Sena Družić ◽  
Dijana Sulejmanović
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Delinquency ◽  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Juvenile Delinquents ◽  
Delinquent Behavior ◽  
Delinquent Behaviors

Statistical reports show that there is an increasing number of registered juvenile delinquents in the society of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aim of this paper is to stimulate interest in better and more extensive research and study of this phenomenon and possible relevant solutions in the resocialization of juvenile delinquents. Many aspects and perspectives on the occurrence of juvenile delinquency permeate this work, with a special accent on the importance of quality and consistent provision of post-penal protection to juveniles with delinquent behavior.

Depression, Delinquency, and Suicidal Behaviors Among College Students

Crisis ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca L. Bauer ◽  
Megan S. Chesin ◽  
Elizabeth L. Jeglic
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Delinquent Behavior ◽  
Suicidal Behaviors ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts ◽  
Delinquent Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Liu (2004) investigated the interaction between delinquency and depression among adolescents and found that delinquency moderated the relationship between depression and suicidal behaviors. Aims: This study also explored the relationship between depression, delinquency, and suicidal behaviors, although delinquency was expected to mediate, as opposed to moderate, the relationship between depression and suicidal behaviors. Method: The participants comprised 354 college students. The students completed a series of questionnaires measuring delinquent behavior, depressive symptoms, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Results: Contrary to Liu’s (2004) findings, delinquency was found not to moderate but rather to partially mediate the relationship between depression and suicidal behaviors. Conclusion: The findings suggest that for some college students, depression is associated with delinquent behaviors, which, in turn, are associated with suicidal behaviors.

Corporal Punishment’s Influence on Children’s Aggressive and Delinquent Behavior

2011 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 818-839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Z. Morris ◽  
Chris L. Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Corporal Punishment ◽  
Delinquent Behavior ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Family Characteristics ◽  
Delinquent Behaviors ◽  
Propensity Score Matching Analysis ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Relationship

Studies show that children subjected to corporal punishment may engage in more aggression and delinquent behaviors than those who are not. Past research, however, is limited methodologically. This is largely the result of a lack of matched corporally punished and nonpunished children. To address this limitation, a propensity score matching analysis was used to estimate the effects of corporal punishment on children’s behaviors. Using data from the longitudinal study of the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods, findings indicate that (a) a large amount of selection bias exists, indicating that child and family characteristics of those subjected to corporal punishment are substantially different from characteristics of those not punished, and (b) when children exposed to corporal punishment (vs. those who are not) are matched on their propensities of being punished, the relationship between punishment and subsequent aggression and delinquency become statistically nonsignificant and substantively small. Findings are discussed in light of past research on corporal punishment, and limitations of the current study and ways of overcoming them in the future are discussed.

scholarly journals A Study of Delinquent Behaviors among Male and Female Youths

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarlika L Zalawadia
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Delinquent Behavior ◽  
Data Sheet ◽  
Check List ◽  
Child Behaviors ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Delinquent Behaviors ◽  
Economic Class ◽  
Significant Difference

The purpose of the present study was delinquent behavior among the male and female youths having different economic status. For this purpose youths studying in various schools of Rajkot, have been selected in the sample. In total 120 youths were selected randomly. Achenbach’s Child Behaviors Check List And Personal Data Sheet were used to collect needed data ’t’ test was used to analysis of the data. Results revealed significant difference in the delinquent behavior of boys and girls belonging to higher and medium economic class. However no such difference was observed between girls and boys having low economic status.

Explaining Latinx Youth Delinquency: A Gendered Test of Latinx General Strain Theory

2021 ◽  
pp. 215336872110479
Author(s):  
Egbert Zavala ◽  
Graciela Perez ◽  
Chiara Sabina
Keyword(s):  
Driving Forces ◽  
General Strain Theory ◽  
Delinquent Behavior ◽  
Strain Theory ◽  
Delinquent Behaviors ◽  
Youth Delinquency ◽  
Specific Strain ◽  
General Strain ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Latinx Youth

Recently, scholars have reintroduced a Latinx general strain theory in which it is suggested that ethnic-specific strains, including acculturation, are driving forces for criminal and delinquent behaviors among the Latinx population. Using data collected from the Dating Violence Among Latino Adolescents (DAVILA) Study, this study investigated whether these ethnic strains influenced delinquency differently based on the respondent's gender. Results indicate that boys engaged in more delinquent behaviors than girls, whereas girls were more acculturated than boys. Depression, anxiety, and social support were more prevalent among girls than among boys. In addition, girls were more likely to be enculturated and perform better in school than boys. Acculturation did not significantly predict delinquency for either boys or girls. In contrast, polyvictimization was the only variable to consistently predict delinquency among boys and girls. Results provided partial support for the hypotheses, in that, while depression and anxiety varied by gender as predicted by the gendered general strain theory, the ethnic-specific strain of acculturation failed to predict delinquent behavior in this sample. Ultimately, this study highlights the need to examine other ethnic-specific strains to better understand delinquent behavior among Latinx youth.

Social Media Use and Externalizing Behaviors During Early Adolescence

2020 ◽  
pp. 0044118X2090173
Author(s):  
Christine McCauley Ohannessian ◽  
Anna Vannucci
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Externalizing Behaviors ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Delinquent Behavior ◽  
The United States ◽  
Elevated Risk ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Delinquent Behaviors ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
The Relationship

A primary goal of this study was to examine adolescents’ use of the most commonly used social media apps in the United States. An additional goal was to examine the relationship between social media use and adolescent externalizing behaviors. The moderating influences of gender and race/ethnicity also were assessed. The sample included 1,072 adolescents ( M age = 12.74 years, SD = 0.67, 51% girls; 64% White). Participating adolescents completed a survey in school. Most of the adolescents did not use Facebook or Twitter. However, the majority of adolescents used Instagram and Snapchat, and girls were more likely to use these social media apps than were boys. Adolescents who regularly used social media reported more delinquent behavior and poorer behavioral conduct in comparison with nonusers. In addition, boys who used Facebook regularly and Hispanic adolescents who used Instagram regularly were at an elevated risk for delinquent behaviors and poorer behavioral conduct.

The Psychology of Social Influence

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon Sammut ◽  
Martin W. Bauer
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence
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