Delinquency, Bread, and Books

1982 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
James L. Truckenmiller
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Delinquency ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Behavioral Model ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
National Strategy ◽  
Parental Rejection ◽  
Group Pressure ◽  
Predictive Variables ◽  
Occupational Programs ◽  
Peer Group Pressure

The purpose of this study was to examine the predictive validity of the HEW National Strategy for Youth Developments behavioral model Impact Scales in predicting delinquency. Human relationship variables rather than perceived educational and occupational access variables were the most potent predictors of Self-Reported Delinquency (SRD) and accounted for 48% of SRD variance. A multiple regression analysis of 11 variables measuring social alienation, perceived negative labeling, perceived lack of access to educational and occupational roles, self-esteem, and peer group pressure towards delinquency, on SRD, showed Normative Peer Group Pressure, Parental Rejection, Negative Labeling by Teachers, Normlessness, and Self-Esteem (negative), in that order, to be the most predictive variables. The notable lack of SRD prediction via perceived educational and occupational access variables suggests that pouring money into educational and occupational programs may not be expected to significantly diminish delinquency levels. Other results do suggest, however, that such programs may be expected to bolster the self-esteem of youth and that self-esteem is only somewhat related to SRD. Nevertheless, in combating juvenile delinquency, bread and books may not be enough.

scholarly journals Role of Socialization Patterns in Adopting Rigid Sectarian Identities

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (101) ◽  
pp. 255-272
Author(s):  
Muhammad Faizan Jamil ◽  
Tayyaba Sohail
Keyword(s):  
Peer Group ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cultural Socialization ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Multilinear Regression ◽  
Group Pressure ◽  
Multilinear Regression Analysis ◽  
Predictive Role ◽  
Peer Group Pressure

Religion is an essential part of individuals’ daily routine practices in the Pakistani society. People rigorously own and defend their particular religious beliefs in the extremely diversified population of the country. The induction of sectarian ideologies in the mindset of children begins with their early socialization. This process further develops with the passage of time and the mindset of children becomes extremely rigid. Sectarian rigidity advances the elements of disrespect and intolerance among the believers of adverse sectarian groups. This study was aimed to explain the role of socialization patterns (religious ideological orientation, cultural socialization and peer group pressure) in enhancing sectarian rigidity in the society. Survey research was conducted in two high ranking universities of Lahore (one government university and one private university). It was based on the responses collected from 250 participants who were selected through the application of simple ransom sampling technique. Two hypotheses were tested to evaluate the relationship and the predictive role of socialization patterns in enhancing the element of sectarian rigidity in individuals. The results of the current study revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between socialization patterns and sectarian rigidity after the application of Pearson product-moment correlation test. Furthermore, the results computed through multilinear regression analysis showed a significant and positive predictive role of socialization patterns in enhancing sectarian rigidity. Thus, religious ideological orientation, cultural socialization and peer group pressure influenced the behavior of individuals that generate rigid sectarian identities in the society.

Peer Group Pressure Within and Outside School

1997 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cedric Cullingford ◽  
Jenny Morrison
Keyword(s):  
Peer Group ◽  
Group Pressure ◽  
Peer Group Pressure

scholarly journals A study of habits of tobacco use among medical students and influence of various factors including medical education

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 631
Author(s):  
Shailesh P. Parmar ◽  
Tushar R. Gosai ◽  
Krunal C. Solanki
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Family History ◽  
Nicotine Dependence ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Group Pressure ◽  
Peer Group Pressure ◽  
Tobacco Usage

Background: Tobacco use is a major preventable cause of morbidity and mortality. Tobacco usage among medical professionals should be reduced. It is important that they are aware regarding effects/ill effects of tobacco use, anti tobacco strategies, tobacco cessation technique to reduce tobacco usage among population. Authors undertook this study to understand tobacco use among medical students.Methods: Authors conducted cross sectional, descriptive study by collecting anonymous data of 414 undergraduate medical students of medical college, Jamnagar in predesigned forms. Data were analysed using MS-excel and graphpad prism. Authors used Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence to assess nicotine dependence.Results: Tobacco users were 19.57%, among them 83.95% were smokers. Prevalence was higher in male (34.35% in male and 1.09% in female subgroup) and students with positive family history (36.81% in positive and 6.03% in negative family history subgroup). Current users were 7.73%. They were 8.20% in hosteller and 2.78% day scholar subgroups. Authors didn’t find statistical significant association of medical education with habit. Leading causes of starting tobacco use were curiosity/recreational purpose (35.8%), peer group pressure (32.10%) and stress (25.93%). Most of current user had low nicotine dependence (73.33%).Conclusions: Tobacco use among medical students is a significant problem. Important factors affecting it are gender, family history, current living status, stress, peer group pressure, media influences. Authors recommend that special awareness programme and specific training regarding tobacco cessation should be given to medical students.

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