HYPOTHESIS AND PROBLEM STATEMENT
It is hypothesized that children raised with both parents are less likely to engage in criminal activities than those raised by a single parent or cohabiting parents. According to this hypothesis, the dependent variables are delinquency or criminal activities both nonviolent and violent. The dependent variable in this hypothesis is the family structure as it plays an important role in a child’s future. With little to no structure at home will lead to delinquency. Children will opt for violence or other criminal behavior if that kind of relationship and/or behavior is demonstrated within their family (Juby & Farrington, 2001). If the parents spend more time with the juvenile, it will provide the necessary supervision for them by knowing their whereabouts; how the child is functioning physically, socially and emotionally; and how they are coping (Juby & Farrington, 2001). Not to mention, the added stress from family dynamics such as single- parent homes and two-parent homes could lead to delinquent behavior. Single parent-homes and cohabiting homes experience more disruption (separation or divorce) when compared to a child living with both biological parents. Both have different family dynamics, but could instigate juvenile delinquency due to other factors.
PAST RESEARCH
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This research design will require an in-depth interview with three to five participants (juvenile offenders) who are not locked up and preferably with recent criminal history. This research geared towards having a better understanding of how the family dynamic plays a part in juvenile delinquency. If researchers understand the family dynamic of a juvenile delinquent, then they will be able to focus on a methodology to cure the
It is hypothesized that children raised with both parents are less likely to engage in criminal activities than those raised by a single parent or cohabiting parents. According to this hypothesis, the dependent variables are delinquency or criminal activities both nonviolent and violent. The dependent variable in this hypothesis is the family structure as it plays an important role in a child’s future. With little to no structure at home will lead to delinquency. Children will opt for violence or other criminal behavior if that kind of relationship and/or behavior is demonstrated within their family (Juby & Farrington, 2001). If the parents spend more time with the juvenile, it will provide the necessary supervision for them by knowing their whereabouts; how the child is functioning physically, socially and emotionally; and how they are coping (Juby & Farrington, 2001). Not to mention, the added stress from family dynamics such as single- parent homes and two-parent homes could lead to delinquent behavior. Single parent-homes and cohabiting homes experience more disruption (separation or divorce) when compared to a child living with both biological parents. Both have different family dynamics, but could instigate juvenile delinquency due to other factors.
PAST RESEARCH
It seems …show more content…
This research design will require an in-depth interview with three to five participants (juvenile offenders) who are not locked up and preferably with recent criminal history. This research geared towards having a better understanding of how the family dynamic plays a part in juvenile delinquency. If researchers understand the family dynamic of a juvenile delinquent, then they will be able to focus on a methodology to cure the