- Collection:
- Atlanta University and Clark Atlanta University Theses and Dissertations
- Title:
- The dynamics of the family and juvenile delinquency, 1997
- Creator:
- Dunbar, Florence Yvette
- Date of Original:
- 1997-07-01
- Subject:
- Degrees, Academic
Dissertations, Academic - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- theses
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- This study examined family dynamics, such as family structure, family interaction, family normlessness, and perceived parental acceptance in relation to juvenile delinquency. In pursuit of this inquiry, data was collected and analyzed on the stated variables and aspects of delinquent behaviors. A group of 80 youths in a Chicago public school were surveyed ranging in the ages of 11 through 15 and grades 6th through 8th. This survey consisted of 60 questions given in a classroom setting. The completion of these surveys consumed approximately 15-20 minutes. The responses related to the attitudes and beliefs of the family perceived by the youths. Also, responses were given for the youths to recount any possible engaging of various delinquent behaviors. The study data were analyzed by employing frequency distributions, bivariate correlations, cross-tabulations, and chi-square. It was found that family interaction bears a significant relationship to delinquency, while family structure does not. Further, significant relationships were also found between family normlessnesss and perceived parental sanctions on one hand and delinquency on the other. However, the family structure showed a weak relationship to family normlessness. Furthermore, perceived parental acceptance was insignificantly related family structure.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/cau.td:1997_dunbar_florence_yvette.pdf
- Rights Holder:
- Clark Atlanta University
- Holding Institution:
- Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
- Rights:
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