Significant factors contributing to youth offending

Maderthaner, Nadia

dc.contributor.advisor	Joubert, S. J.	en
dc.contributor.author	Maderthaner, Nadia	en
dc.date.accessioned	2009-08-25T10:53:24Z
dc.date.available	2009-08-25T10:53:24Z
dc.date.issued	2009-08-25T10:53:24Z
dc.date.submitted	2005-11	en
dc.identifier.citation	Maderthaner, Nadia (2009) Significant factors contributing to youth offending, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1467>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1467
dc.description.abstract	This study was conducted to determine the significant factors contributing to youth offending. A wide range of literature was consulted in order to identify risk factors in youth offending and to guide the researcher throughout this research project. A qualitative research design, supported by descriptive and explanatory goals directed the methodology of this research project. Research tools utilised included case studies, in-depth interviews (aided by an interview guide). Research participants included young, coloured, incarcerated male offenders ranging between 16 and 23 years. The data was interpreted within the criminal event framework; suitable theoretical explanations for youth offending included social bonding and learning. Significant factors that were found to play a role in youth offending were presented under the main themes of family, school and youths environment/community.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (xi, 293 leaves)
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject.ddc	364.360968
dc.subject.lcsh	Juvenile delinquency -- South Africa
dc.subject.lcsh	Juvenile delinquency -- Social aspects -- South Africa
dc.title	Significant factors contributing to youth offending	en
dc.type	Dissertation	en
dc.description.department	Criminology and Security Science	en
dc.description.degree	M.A. (Crimonology)	en