NCJ Number
111592
Journal
Chinese Education Volume: 19 Issue: 2 Dated: (Summer 1986) Pages: 27-36
Date Published
1986
Length
10 pages
Annotation
Family factors in juvenile delinquency were examined in data for 118 boys and girls in regular work-study classes and 163 juvenile delinquents in special work-study classes in Guangzhou, Peoples Republic of China.
Abstract
Among family factors found to be connected with juvenile offending were parental character, breakup of families, improper methods of parental control and education, abnormal family environment, and criminal or other wrongdoing by other family members. While birth order, housing conditions, and financial situation of the family were also contributing factors, they were not the major ones. Results clearly demonstrate the importance of family influences on the behavior of youth. Eradication of negative family influences is of the greatest importance in preventing delinquency. Family education is, therefore, of fundamental importance. 8 tables.