Term ID: T2778

Juvenile Delinquency

/juvenile-delinquency/
Antisocial or criminal behavior by minors, studied in psychology to understand risk factors, developmental pathways, and effective prevention and intervention strategies.
Example: Adolescents engaging in theft, vandalism, or violence, often associated with family problems, peer influences, school difficulties, and community factors.

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Reference: Moffitt (1993)