@article{ref1,
title="Communication deviance and inconsistent control in family: a study on male juvenile offenders",
journal="Iranian journal of psychiatry and behavioral sciences",
year="2007",
author="Riaz, Zaeema and Ahmad, Riaz",
volume="1",
number="2",
pages="28-32",
abstract="Objective: The purpose of the present research was to determine the role of perceived communication deviance and inconsistent control (Parental) in the family of male Juvenile offenders (age 12 yrs-18 yrs) through its comparison with their non-offender counterparts.Methods: Sample of the present research consisted of 200 adolescents divided into two groups of offenders and non- offenders from low socioeconomic status. General Scale of Family Assessment Measure-Version III (FAM-III) was administered in order to measure the level of Communication, whereas Dyadic Relationship Scale was used to measure Control among the family members of male offenders and non offenders. Student's t- test was calculated in order to determine the difference in the level of Communication, and Control among family members of both groups.Results: The results showed significant differences on the variables of Communication and Control among the family members of offenders and their non- offender counterparts.Conclusion: The problem of relationship between family and the adolescent children should be taken into consideration while designing effective programs for the prevention of delinquency.<p />",
language="",
issn="1735-8639",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}