An Analytical Study on the Causes of Developing Delinquent Behaviour
Among Adolescents in Tehsil Okara, Punjab, Pakistan
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This study aims to find out the causes of developing
delinquent behaviour among male adolescents in Pakistan’s society.
METHODS Self-reported modified delinquency scale used to measure the
delinquent behaviour among adolescents. Data were collected through the
survey research technique with the help of a structured interview
schedule. The sample size was selected through quota sampling which
consisted of 250 male respondents. RESULTS It founds that, in Pakistan
out of 250 male adolescents 82(32.8%) are delinquents, it means out of
every 8 adolescents 3 are delinquents. Lower economic status is not
closely related to delinquent behaviour. CONCLUSION It is concluded said
that peer group motivation, ineffective parent’s and teacher’s
practices, access on the internet and mobile phones are influencing
delinquent behaviour among adolescents. A model for developing
delinquent behaviour lead to organized criminal behaviour is outlined.
The study is limited to the size & basic characteristics of
respondents. It was very difficult to confess to the respondents about
sexual activities. A notable limitation is that the study only focuses
on the sociological cause of delinquent behaviour. The future research
work may emphasis on psychological and biological factors influencing
delinquent behaviour.