The prediction of criminal recidivism in male juvenile delinquents
The prediction of criminal recidivism in male juvenile delinquents
Author(s): Miloš Stanković, Nikola Simonović, Jelena Bulatović, Jelena Stojiljković, Marina Hadži Pešić, Milkica NešićSubject(s): Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Clinical psychology, Penology
Published by: Društvo psihologa Srbije
Keywords: juvenile delinquents;criminal recidivism;prediction;personality traits;family internal relationship;
Summary/Abstract: Previous studies have demonstrated a strong association of criminal behavior of juveniledelinquents with delinquents’ personality traits and family interactions. However, little isknown about the extent to which family interactions and personality traits are associated withcriminal recidivism. The present study aimed to examine these relationships, using the Velikihpet plus dva (Big Five Plus Two) – short version (assessing Neuroticism, Extraversion,Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Aggressiveness, Positive Valence, NegativeValence), The Quality of Family Interaction Scale (Satisfaction with family, Mother andFather Acceptance/Rejection), and official data from criminal records. The study included61 institutionalized delinquents and 64 non-delinquents, 15 to 18 years of age. Neuroticism,Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Negative valence, acceptance by father andrejection by mother are statistically significant predictors of criminal recidivism in juveniledelinquents. Delinquents showed higher Neuroticism, lower Conscientiousness and acceptanceby mother compared to non-delinquents.
Journal: Psihologija
- Issue Year: 52/2019
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 285-301
- Page Count: 17
- Language: English
