- Collection:
- Atlanta University and Clark Atlanta University Theses and Dissertations
- Title:
- Delinquent behavior: an analysis of the role of family environment among young offenders., 1996
- Creator:
- Maselesele, Nkhangweleni S.
- Date of Original:
- 1996-03-01
- Subject:
- Degrees, Academic
Dissertations, Academic - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- theses
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- The overall objective of this study is to shed light on the role played by family environment among young offender. To attain this objective, the following factors were addressed: demographic factors, family relationships, psychosocial factors, and delinquent behavior. A descriptive research design was used in this study. Family Environment Scale and Family Awareness Scale were used to gather data at a local Youth Development Campus. A population of 37 youth ranging in age from 12 to 18 was obtained from this facility. This Youth Development Campus provide various services, including: student's educational needs, social services, recreation, psychological, psychiatric, and medical services. T-test analysis noted a significant relationship between the two groups; therefore, the null hypothesis was rejected.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/cau.td:1996_maselesele_nkhangweleni_s
- Rights Holder:
- Clark Atlanta University
- Holding Institution:
- Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
- Rights:
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