Naslov
Early separation, attachment to parents and family risk factors as predictors of delinquent behavior of urban youth

Autori
Ručević, Silvija ; Šincek, Daniela ; Ajduković, Marina

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

Izvornik
18th Conference of the European Association of Psychology and Law, Maastricht, 2-5 July 2008., Programme / - Maastricht, 2008, 67-67

Skup
18th Conference of the European Association of Psychology and Law

Mjesto i datum
Maastricht, Nizozemska, 02.07.2008. - 05.07.2008

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
delinquent behavior of urban youth; self-report of delinquent behavior; familly

Sažetak
The study examines relationship between different family characteristics, attachment and delinquent and deviant behavior among urban youth. The sample included 1422 urban youth of both gender, aged 13-19. A comprehensive measure of self-report deviant and delinquent behavior (43 items) was used for measuring delinquency. Individual experiences of early separation, and perceived quality of parental availability, care and support (18 items) were used as an indicator of attachment. The socio-demographic variables, family and individual religiosity and religious practices were also tapped. Preliminary findings show negative correlation between attachment to mother and father and delinquent behavior. The correlation between delinquency and early separation is statistically significant. A higher level of delinquency is accompanied by more early separation experiences. Knowledge of relational processes, attachment relationship and family arrangements will be discussed related to importance of the early assessment of children at risk and delivery of preventive programs to families at risk.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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