The Relationship Between Parenting and Delinquency
Hannah Rainwater
Abnormal Child Psychology
May 4, 2014
Robin A. Muse Ed.S. LPC
Troy University Online
The Relationship Between Parenting and Delinquency
The purpose of the article, “The Relationship Between Parenting and Delinquency: A Meta-Analysis, was to evaluate whether or not there was a link between parenting and juvenile delinquency. This article used information gleaned from 161 published and unpublished manuscripts to determine if there is a correspondence between parenting and delinquency. Most of the data used came from the United States and all of them were published between 1950 and 2007. Because of the extent of data to be researched as well as the magnitude of information obtained they decided the best form to write this article was as a Meta-Analysis. A Meta-Analysis is normally used when there are inconsistencies in the work as well as a large amount of empirical data.
As the researchers began to review the manuscripts a method of analysis was formed in order to cope with the large volume of data. They used four forms of selection criteria in order choose the manuscripts. These forms were; operationalization of delinquency and parenting, investigations on western samples only, and bivariate associations between delinquency and parenting. In the case of this article parenting is known as the parents behavior when directed towards the child and delinquency is known as behavior prohibited by the law. After searching electronic databases, hard copies, and speaking to professionals in fields that deal with these matters, using the above criteria, the manuscripts were cut down to 161 that could be used in this article. The next problem they fa...
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...bnormal behavior of delinquency and the link between parenting. It could have a significant impact on how both parents and psychologists approach delinquency and helping to prevent it. Although there were links between all parenting styles and delinquency the article showed that there were greater links between controlling, neglectful, or absentee parents then those who were consistent and present. This shows that in order to prevent delinquency parent need to be present, consistent, and open. If all parents were to attempt this perhaps juvenile delinquency would decrease significantly.
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Dubas, Judith, Semon, & Hoeve, Machteld, & et al. (2009). The Relationship Between Parenting and Delinquency: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 37(6), 749-775. Retrieved May 2, 2014, from National Center for Biotechnology Information.
However, Peter had left the household in 2001, but still supported the family financially. In the book Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approach by Curt R. Bartol discusses the parental and family risk factors of single-parent households. In the early studies it was concluded that delinquents are more likely to come from homes where parents were separated or divorced. In recent studies researchers have looked into the correlation of single-parent households, the quality of the parent-child relationship, economic status, emotional support available, and more. In the study of “conflict-ridden vs. conflict-free” it focused on the process rather than structure of family. Children from a single-parent home that are relatively conflict-free are less likely to be a delinquent than children from conflict-ridden “intact” homes. A stable, secure, and mutually supportive family is exceedingly important
Church, W. T., Wharton, T., & Taylor, J. K. (2008). An examination of differential association and social control theory: Family systems and delinquency. Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, 7(1), 3-15.
Howell, J. & Lipsey, M. (2012). Delinquency prevention: A broader view of evidence-based programs reveals more options for state juvenile justice systems. Criminology & Public Policy 11(3), 515-523
Three broad behaviors are especially notable in understanding this concept. A father’s presence in a youth’s life, his criminal record, and the way he interacts with his children may contribute to youth delinquency. The lack of his presence may result in poverty, poor monitoring, and increased delinquent socialization. His criminal record may influence the record of his youth, or may inhibit the father’s ability to work out of poverty conditions. Finally, abuse and neglect affect a child emotionally, physically, and mentally. These actions can result
Can you imagine having your parents incarcerated? I can, when I was 10 years old my father was incarcerated and at age 23 my mother was incarcerated. Parental incarceration impacts you as a child or a teen in so many ways due to only one parent or grandparent being able to raise the child without the other. Parental incarceration is a very dramatic event in a child's lifespan. Having a parent incarcerated can have an impact on a child's mental health, social life and educational needs. Studies show parental incarceration can be more traumatic to students than even a parent's death or divorce, and the damage it can cause to students' education, health, and social relationships puts them at higher risk of one day going to prison themselves.(Sparks,
Easterling and Johnson. (2012). Understanding Unique Effects of Parental Incarceration on Children: Challenges, Progress, and Recommendations. Journal of Marriage and Family, 342-356.
How people mature into grownups is directly affected by the moments they experience as children and young adults. Most of what children learn happens at home through their parents. Estimates indicate that more than 1.3 million children in the United States have mothers who are in jail, prison, or on parole, and most affected children are less than 10 years old (Mumola as cited in; Poehlmann). That information leads into the research question, what are the effects incarcerated mothers have on their children? Do those children develop and mature just as their peers do? I hypothesize that: the offspring of incarcerated mothers are more at risk for intellectual problems than their peers.
Parental incarceration can affect many aspects of a child’s life, including emotional and behavioral well-being, family stability and financial circumstances. The growing number of children with an incarcerated parent represents one of the most significant collateral consequences of the record prison population in the U.S. Children who have an incarcerated parent require support from local, state, and federal systems to serve their needs. Kids pay both the apparent and hidden costs while their loved one serves out sentences in jail or prison.
According to Price & Kunz, (2003) family structure is a major factor in explaining delinquency. The research aimed at finding a link between cohabiting and other family types with delinquency (Price & Kunz, 2003). They made an important finding that adolescents from cohabiting families are at greater odds of engaging in non-violent delinquency compared to those from biological-parent families. The findings contradict the findings of other studies that show that that youth from broken families are likely to engage themselves in delinquent activities. For example, in one longitudinal study by Juby and Farrington, (2003) they found out that children especially boys who were from non-intact families portrayed negative behaviors compared to those that were from intact families (Juby & Farrington, 2001). Moreover, Prince & Kunz, (2003) performed a meta-analysis involving divorce and juvenile delinquency. They also made a finding that children from divorced homes have a high rate of delinquency compared to those from intact homes.
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