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Adolescents with antisocial behaviour: A qualitative study
Authors Name:
Sonoo
, Neena Kohli
Unique Id:
IJSDR2306244
Published In:
Volume 8 Issue 6, June-2023
Abstract:
The present study aims to identify the possible antecedents and consequences of antisocial behaviour among adolescents. The sample included 15 male adolescents in the age range of 15-18 years, staying in rehabilitation homes. The kind of antisocial behaviour which adolescents indulge in related to petty crime (small theft), serious crime (attempt to murder, theft) and heinous crime (murder, rape). Data were collected through in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Results showed that respondents identified four antecedents and three consequences of antisocial behaviour. The antecedents identified were faulty family environment, negative peer support and peer pressure, forced intimate relationship, personality (aggression and impulsivity) and drug use. The consequences included loneliness, negative self concept, Hopelessness about future life and low self esteem. These findings have implications for drafting of policies, interventions to reduce antisocial behaviour, help groups for victims and families and strategies to enhance mental health and well-being of adolescents who indulge in antisocial behaviour.
Keywords:
Adolescents, Antisocial Behaviour, Family Environment, Loneliness, self-esteem
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"Adolescents with antisocial behaviour: A qualitative study", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no.1807 - 1811, June-2023, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2306244.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2306244
Registration ID:207493
Published In: Volume 8 Issue 6, June-2023
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Page No: 1807 - 1811
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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