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Abstract
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AUTHOR'S ABSTRACT:
Juvenile violence has become an important and major issue in the disciplines of criminology and juvenile delinquency. According to researchers, juvenile violence has been on the rise over the past decade in the American society. Hence, many individuals have come to view juveniles today as the predators of society. The purpose of this study was to assess whether gang membership, the tracking system, family attachment, physical discipline, school environment, drugs, and family violence had an impact on juvenile violence. This study utilized the social control theory and social learning theory as theoretical explanations. Correlation coefficients and multiple regression analysis were used to test the hypotheses. The study found that gang members, juveniles tracked as low academic achievers, physical discipline, school environment, drugs and family violence had an impact on juvenile violence. Hence, both theoretical explanations of juvenile violence were supported. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Masters Abstracts International, 1996. Copyright © 1996 by Anita Denise Bledsoe; University Microfilms International)
Violence Causes
Violence Predictors
Juvenile Violence
Juvenile Offender
Juvenile Delinquency
Family Risk Factors
Family Attachment
Domestic Violence Effects
Parental Discipline
Corporal Punishment Effects
Individual Risk Factors
Peer Risk Factors
Violence Risk Factors
Gang Membership Effects
Juvenile Gang
Social Control Theory
Social Learning Theory
School Risk Factors
School Environment
Juvenile Substance Use
Substance Use Effects
Drug Use Effects
School Achievement
School Performance
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