TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Communication deviance and inconsistent control in family: a study on male juvenile offenders
JO  - Iranian journal of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
A1  - Riaz, Zaeema
A1  - Ahmad, Riaz
SP  - 28
EP  - 32
VL  - 1
IS  - 2
N2  - 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 /> 
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SN  - 1735-8639
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -