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Correlates and predictors of juvenile delinquency in Ghana
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posted on 2023-07-26, 14:08 authored by Kofi E. BoakyeResearch on juvenile delinquency has focused almost exclusively on western societies with the consequence that very little is known about delinquency and its associated fac- tors outside this context. The aim of this study is to investigate correlates and predictors of juvenile delinquency in Ghana, a developing country. Analysis of data from a sample of 264 boys showed theft as the most common juvenile offense in Ghana. Individual factors were strongly related to juvenile delinquency compared with family factors and perceived neighborhood condition. The best predictor of juvenile delinquency was academic difficulties. Most childrearing variables failed to predict delinquency in Ghana. The findings indicate not only similarities but also important differences partic- ularly with regard to conceptualization and relation between parental childrearing and delinquency.
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37Issue number
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257-278Publication title
International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal JusticeISSN
2157-6475External DOI
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Taylor & FrancisLanguage
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2017-07-27Legacy creation date
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