Parent and Peer Attachment in Minority Males at High Risk for Delinquency

Abstract

Juvenile delinquency and high risk behaviors have been linked to disturbances in attachment. The present study examined parent and peer attachment in 67 African American males and 97 Latinos (ages 12-17, M = 14.7 ± 1.3) attending an alternative school. The

Ethnic Differences in the Effect of Perceived Parenting on Juvenile Violent Delinquency of Dutch and Moroccan-Dutch Boys

“…Juvenile delinquency remains a serious problem in today's society (Hoeve et al 2011; Van der Laan et al 2010;Wampler and Downs 2010). Adolescent boys with a minority background account for a large share in juvenile crime both in the United States as well as in Europe.…”

A Correlation Study on Attachment Style and GPA of Students at an Alternative Education Center

“…Understanding attachment can help one understand how individuals process social interactions, (Dykas & Cassidy, 2011) such as school and according to Wampler and Downs (2010) form friendships. The different types of attachments influences these interactions and friendships as it has been found those with secure attachments can share with peers and can work through distressing events (Waters et al, 1979) and grow up to be responsible and compassionate (Orlans & Levy, 2006).…”

“…By not needing reassurance from others, they avoidant individuals can be seen as hostile due to their lack of reliance on others and no desire for assistance. The feelings and behaviors described above stem back to the tenets of attachment style where it has been found that affected by attachment style are formations of friendship, romantic love and future parenting styles (Wampler & Downs, 2010).…”

“…Wampler and Downs (2010) used the Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA) which measures the isolated, disconnected and connected attachment groups on a group of 164 adolescent boys from a low socioeconomic neighborhood who also attended an alternative school. The purpose was to look at the peer and parent attachments in Hispanic males who had an increased risk for delinquency.…”

“…4 ISSN: 2226 ANOVA will be conducted to look at the demographic information in regard to attachment and GPA. Unlike the Brown and Wright (2003) study where the ASI was used to determine attachment style, Wampler and Downs (2010) used the Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA) to determine attachment style. For this study the AFAS will be used.…”