A Glimpse Into the Lives of Nine Youths in a Correctional Facility: Insight Into Theories of Delinquency

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 comprehen...

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Authors: Lewis, Todd F. (Author) ; Wester, Kelly L. (Author)
Corporate Author: NC DOCKS at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2008
In: Journal of addictions & offender counseling
Year: 2008
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Summary: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
ISSN:2161-1874
DOI:10.1002/j.2161-1874.2008.tb00036.x