Naslov
High-risk delinquents and their attributions of delinquent behaviour

Autori
Ricijaš, Neven

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Abstract and list of authors / - , 2009

Skup
XI. European Congress of Psychology "A Rapidly Changing World - Challenges for Psychology"

Mjesto i datum
Oslo, Norveška, 07.07.2009. - 10.07.2009

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
juvenile delinquency; attributions; risk factors

Sažetak
Objective: This presentation explores differences in attributing delinquent behaviour between low-risk and high-risk delinquents. Method: The research was conducted on a sample of 335 juvenile delinquents in Croatia. Self-report measure was used and juveniles answered to which factors they attribute their delinquent behaviour. Delinquent Attribution Scale that was administrated was specially constructed for the purpose of this research. Results: Results show that juveniles attribute their delinquent behaviour more to internal factors then external, and that high-risk delinquents attribute their criminal behaviour to more factors than low-risk delinquents. Results by self-report are in accordance with risk / need theory of delinquent behaviour. Juveniles perceive many risk factors they have been exposed to in their life. Conclusion: Juvenile delinquents can be a very useful source of information about their perspective on causes of their delinquent behaviour, but further analysis and research will explore the possibility of behaviour prediction with the constructed Scale.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija, Pedagogija, Socijalne djelatnosti

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