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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"non delinquent"”.
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A comparative study of extroversion, neuroticism, and self concept of delinquent and non-delinquent girls
… whether significant differences exist between delinquent and non-delinquent adolescent females in terms of three personality variables, specifically: (1) neuroticism, (2) extroversion, and (3) self concept. An underlying assumption of the study was that all three of the variables would be …
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A comparison of delinquent and non-delinquent male adolescents on the strong occupational level scale
… For Men exists between comparable groups of delinquent and non-delinquent male adolescents.
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Why Risk It? The Effect of Risk and Time Preferences on Microfinance Loan Default
… of this research is to investigate whether non-delinquent</p> <p>borrowers and delinquent borrowers of a microfinance institution reveal any</p> <p>difference in their level of risk preference and time preference. This is tested</p> <p>through an artefactual field experiment with 97 …
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Involvement in Sports and Engagement in Delinquency: An Examination of Hirschi's Social Bond Theory.
… that theory proposes that engaging juveniles in non-delinquent activities reduces engagement in delinquency. However, the relationship between sports and delinquency has not been adequately tested. Data from the first wave of the National Youth Survey were examined by ordinary least squares …
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Impact of Absent Father-Figures on Male Subjects and the Correlation to Juvenile Delinquency: Findings and Implications
… understanding of the factors that may influence delinquent behaviors, in particular within the family unit, can better equip parents and educators to support those who may be exhibiting the beginning signs of delinquent behavior. This study was designed to determine the influence of, or …
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An empirical evaluation of Edwin H. Sutherland's theory of differential association
… its validity and usefulness in explaining delinquent behavior among members of a selected population. A sample of college sophomores was utilized for this purpose. These subjects appeared to be typical of white middle-class college students. Relationships between differential association, …
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Youth and Organised Crime in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico: An exploration of contributing factors
… uses an original survey covering a sample of 180 delinquent young men aged 12 to 29, who were in prison for organised criminal activity, and a sample of 180 non-delinquents with the same age, social background, and geographical origin in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Twenty in-depth interviews were also …
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Legal Education: An Exploration of Its Inclusion in the Public Schools of Alabama.
… the reader to the high rate of crime and delinquent behavior associated with juveniles. In addition, the chapter points out the importance of strengthening the informal means of social control, particularly the educational system. Of particular concern is the need for instilling democratic …