A Glimpse Into the Lives of Nine Youths in a Correctional Facility: Insight Into Theories of Delinquency |
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| Authors: | Kelly L Wester Colleen A MacDonald Todd F Lewis |
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| Institution: | Department of Counseling and Educational Development, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. |
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| Abstract: | Theories explaining delinquency have been examined primarily using quantitative methods. The current study used interviews to gain insight into the lives of delinquent male adolescents. Results indicate that no single theory best explains delinquency, but a combination of theories provides comprehensive representation. |
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