scholarly journals Psychometric Challenges in the Measurement of Constructs Underlying Criminal Responsibility in Children and Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuxi Shang ◽  
Yumiao Fu ◽  
Beibei Ma ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Dexin Wang

At present, many countries have lowered the minimum age of criminal responsibility to deal with the trend of juvenile crime. In practical terms, whether countries advocate for lowering the age of criminal responsibility along with early puberty, or regulating the minimum age of juvenile criminal responsibility through their policies, their deep-rooted hypothesis is that age is tied to adolescents’ psychological growth, and, with the rise in age, the capacity for dialectical thinking, self-control, and empathy gradually improves. With this study, we aimed to test whether this hypothesis is valid. The participants were 3,208 students from junior high school, senior high school, and freshman in the S province of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). We subjected the gathered materials to independent-samples t-tests, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), linear regression analysis, and Bonferroni post hoc test. The influence of the age variable upon dialectical thinking, self-control, and empathy was significant (p = 0.002, p = 0.000, p = 0.072), but only empathy was positively correlated with age variable (B = 0.032); dialectical thinking ability (B = −0.057), and self-control ability (B = −0.212) were negatively correlated with the age variable. Bonferroni post hoc test confirmed these findings. Therefore, we concluded the following: (1) Juvenile criminal responsibility, based on the capacity for dialectical thinking, self-control, and empathy, is not positively correlated with age. (2) Age is not the only basis on which to judge a juvenile’s criminal responsibility. (3) More research that directly links age differences in brain structure and function to age differences in legally relevant capacities and capabilities(e.g., dialectical thinking, self-control, and empathy) is needed. (4) Political countries should appropriately raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility and adopt the doli incapax principle in the judicial process.

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 1379
Author(s):  
Fitri Widya Ningsih ◽  
Muslihati Muslihati ◽  
Nur Hidayah

<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> Self-control helps junior high school students behave positively towards themselves and others. This study aims to test the effectiveness of the use of local wisdom in the <em>cublak-cublak suweng</em> game to the junior high school student self-control training. The research subjects were 8 junior high school students in Malang City using one group pretest-posttest design. Measurements used the Self-Control Scale and were analyzed by the Wilcoxon test and paired t-test. The results showed a significant difference in the improvement of junior high school students' self-control. Positive values of the <em>cublak-cublak suweng</em> game are internalized so that they can improve the management of their thoughts, emotions, and behavior. The suggestion given is more extensive testing of the same student characteristics.</p><strong>Abstrak:<em> </em></strong>Kontrol diri membantu siswa SMP berperilaku positif terhadap diri sendiri dan orang lain. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji keefektifan penggunaan kearifan lokal permainan cublak-cublak suweng terhadap pelatihan kontrol diri siswa SMP. Subjek penelitian adalah delapan siswa SMP di Kota Malang dengan menggunakan rancangan <em>one group pretest-posttest design</em>. Pengukuran menggunakan Skala Kontrol Diri dan dianalisis dengan uji <em>Wilcoxon</em> dan <em>paired t-test</em>. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya perbedaan signifikan pada peningkatan kontrol diri siswa SMP. Nilai-nilai positif permainan cublak-cublak suweng diinternalisasikan agar dapat meningkatkan pengelolaan pikiran, emosi, dan perilakunya. Saran yang diberikan adalah pengujian lebih luas terhadap karakteristik siswa yang sama.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Ragil Adi Purnawan ◽  
Nina Zulida Situmurang

The aims of the study is to determine whether there is a role for emotional regulation, self-control, and self-acceptance of students' aggressive behavior at SMP X and Y in Yogyakarta. This study uses a quantitative approach and multiple linear regression analysis. This study uses four scales, namely a scale of emotional regulation, self-control, self-acceptance, and a scale of aggressive behavior. The subjects of this study were 140, consisting of 70 junior high school students at each school X and Y in Yogyakarta. The results of this study have a very significant relationship between the variables of emotional regulation, self-control, and self-acceptance of aggressive behavior in students of SMP X and Y in Yogyakarta. This is indicated by the obtained value of F = 13.924 with p = 0.000 (p <0.01). The R square is 0.235 which if proxied (0.235 x 100% = 23.5%) means that the contribution of emotional regulation, self-control and self-acceptance to aggressive behavior is significant. 23.5%, the remaining 76.5% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study. In partial correlation, it shows that the four proposed hypotheses are accepted. There is a very significant relationship between emotional regulation, self-control and self-acceptance of the aggressive behavior of students of SMP X and Y in Yogyakarta, so that the hypothesis can be accepted. The higher the emotional regulation, self-control and self-acceptance, the lower the aggressive behavior, conversely the lower the emotional regulation, self-control and self-acceptance, the higher the aggressive behavior. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada peranan regulasi emosi, Kontrol diri, dan penerimaan diri terhadap perilaku agresif Siswa di SMP X dan Y di Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan analisis regresi linier berganda. Penelitian ini menggunakan empat skala yaitu skala regulasi emosi, skala kontrol diri, skala penerimaan diri, dan skala perilaku agresif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 140, terdiri dari 70 siswa SMP pada masing-masing sekolah X dan Y di Yogyakarta. Hasil dari penelitian ini terdapat hubungan yang sangat signifikan antara variabel regulasi emosi, kontrol diri, dan penerimaan diri terhadap perilaku agresif pada siswa SMP X  dan Y di Yogyakarta. Hal tersebut ditunjukkan dengan diperoleh nilai F = 13,924 dengan p = 0,000 (p<0,01). R square sebesar 0,235 yang apabila diprosentasekan (0,235 x 100% = 23,5%) artinya besar sumbangan regulasi emosi, kontrol diri, dan penerimaan diri terhadap perilaku agresif sebesar 23,5%, sisanya 76,5% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini. Dalam korelasi secara parsial menunjukan ke empat hipotesis yang diajukan dinyatakan diterima. Terdapat hubungan yang sangat signifikan antara regulasi emosi, kontrol diri dan penerimaan diri terhadap perilaku agresif siswa SMP X dan Y di Yogyakarta, sehingga hipotesis dapat diterima. Semakin tinggi regulasi emosi, kontrol diri dan penerimaan diri, maka semakin rendah perilaku agresif, sebaliknya semakin rendah regulasi emosi, kontrol diri dan penerimaan diri, maka semakin tinggi perilaku agresif.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-52
Author(s):  
Muhtazib Muhtazib

Student achievement can be determined by the performance of professional teachers, so teachers must be able to improve their professional in responding to the challenges of the times so rapidly. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the effect of compensation, motivation, and commitment to teacher performance at Junior High School Somba Opu Sungguminasa, Gowa District, and to find out the dominant factors influencing. The study population was all teachers at at Junior High School Somba Opu Sungguminasa, Gowa District amounting to 32 people. Because the population is small or less than 100 people, the entire population is sampled (100% sample). The analytical method used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that simultaneously and partially all independent variables consisting of compensation, motivation, and commitment had a positive and significant effect on the performance of Somba Opu Sungguminasa Junior High School teachers, Gowa District, where compensation was the most significant factor influencing.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
VIANESA SUCIA

Many students’ failures in perceiving the information from their teacher are caused by the unsuitability of communication style between teacher and students. It means that if a teacher has appropriate style in transferring information to the students, all subjects, including citizenship, will be easily understood. Indirectly, The fun style of teacher can improve the spirit or motivation of students in learning the materials given. Learning motivation of students can be arisen from the objective or encouragement to gain the expected results. This research aimed to study the effects of communication style of the teacher of Citizenship in motivating grade 8 students of Junior High Shool 3 of Wonogiri. The reseracher took 50 students of grade 8 in Junior High School 3 of Wonogiri as the samples of the research. The data analysis applied simple linear regression analysis. Data results showed that the communication style of teacher had significant influence in motivating learning motivation of grade 8 students of Junior High school 3 of Wonogiri so that it can be concluded that the style of communication of teacher took effect significantly in motivating learning motivation of students. However, data showed that there was only 28.2% of the learning motivation coming from the teacher’s style of communication and the rest (71.8%) came from other factors such as internal and external factors (society, family). 


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Yudhistira Adi Perdana ◽  
Diana Setiyawati

Abstract. Teenagers are a transition to adulthood. At that time, adolescents experienced various changes in his life. Teenagers are at risk of experiencing various problems. Characteristics of these teenagers make it requires a skill in coping with the problem. Self-control is one of the most important factors in adolescent life. Self-control has two main components, namely emotion expression and adaptive behavior. Self-control can be improved with training. This study aims to determine the effect of Self-control for Pupils (STOP) training on self-control of Junior High School. Student self-control is measured using self-control scale. The subjects in this study were eight people of Junior High School who became experimental groups. The results of the study indicate that Self-control for Pupils (STOP) training does not significantly affect student self-control (t = -1,158; p = 0,285; p > 0.05). Keyword: self-control; training; experimental


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 264-271
Author(s):  
Isnanita Noviya Andriyani ◽  
Alef Theria Wasim ◽  
Mahli Zainuddin ◽  
Fitriah M. Suud

Purpose of the study: This study aims to describe the behavior of playing gadgets on Budi Mulia Dua Junior High School students in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, find the score of gadget playing behavior on Budi Mulia Dua Junior High School students in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and find the dominant factor of gadget playing behavior on Budi Mulia Dua Junior High School Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Methodology: The method used in this study mix method research design with an exploratory mix method approach. The research subjects were students of Budi Mulia Dua Junior High School in Yogyakarta, Indonesia with a sample of 151 students, 7 teachers, 3 educational staff, and the head of Budi Mulia Dua Junior High School Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Research data were collected through observation, interview, questionnaire, and documentation. Main Findings: The results of this study indicate that the gadgets playing behavior of students in Budi Mulia Dua Yogyakarta, Indonesia are included in the good category, which is in the range of scores between 379-492. The score of the gadgets playing behavior was 484.3. Applications of this study: The students still have emotionally stable and controlled when using gadgets, have self-control over the use of gadgets, still pay attention to personal health in the use of gadgets, and discipline in the selection of gadget usage. Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research confirms that the physical-motor condition in gadget playing behavior is the most dominant factor for creating good behavior for students in playing gadgets because the physical-motor becomes a reference in playing gadget behavior because physical-motor can reflect in a complex way how Student cognitive knowledge about gadgets. and their use, as well as how students are social-emotional when using gadgets.


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