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A Glimpse Into the Lives of Nine Youths in a Correctional Facility: Insight Into Theories of Delinquency

A Glimpse Into the Lives of Nine Youths in a Correctional Facility: Insight Into Theories of... Theories explaining delinquency have been examined primarily using quantitative methods. The current study used interviews to gain insight into the lives of delinquent male adolescents. Results indicate that no single theory best explains delinquency, but a combination of theories provides comprehensive representation. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling Wiley

A Glimpse Into the Lives of Nine Youths in a Correctional Facility: Insight Into Theories of Delinquency

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Wiley
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2008 American Counseling Association
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1055-3835
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2161-1874
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10.1002/j.2161-1874.2008.tb00036.x
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Abstract

Theories explaining delinquency have been examined primarily using quantitative methods. The current study used interviews to gain insight into the lives of delinquent male adolescents. Results indicate that no single theory best explains delinquency, but a combination of theories provides comprehensive representation.

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The Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling – Wiley

Published: Apr 1, 2008

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