The differential influence of absent and harsh fathers on juvenile delinquency

Abstract

Researchers have identified father absence as a contributor to juvenile delinquency. Consequently, politicians and community leaders are making efforts to re-engage fathers. However, it is possible that the presence of fathers is not, in itself, a substantial protective factor and, in some cases, can even be more detrimental than father absence. Employing a diverse sample of male juvenile offenders in the U.S. (ages 13-17), the present study examined the differential effects of absent fathers and harsh fathers on delinquency. Results indicated that youth in the harsh-father group engaged in more offending behaviors and used more substances than youth in the absent-father group. This difference remained even after controlling for the mother-child relationship. Implications of these findings for future research and delinquency prevention programs are discussed.

The Contribution of Assertive Technique Behavioral Counseling to Minimize the Juvenile Delinquency Behavior

“…Deviant behavior in schools with less formation ability of self-discipline, controlling behavior and requires the guidance of teachers are, among others, delays, ditching, against teachers, fights, cheating and so on (Bishop et al, 2018;Conrad, 2017;Moffitt, 2017). Deviant behavior that commonly occurs in adolescents is also often said to be juvenile delinquency (Hawkins & Weis, 2017;Hoffmann & Dufur, 2018;Plantz & Garbarino, 2017;Simmons, Steinberg, Frick, & Cauffman, 2018;Sykes & Matza, 2017). Students who violate the discipline cannot be responsible for the study, this will damage potential, talents, abilities, ideals, and their future.…”

“…Students who violate the discipline cannot be responsible for the study, this will damage potential, talents, abilities, ideals, and their future. So that the behavior of students who violate disciplines will hinder the achievement of national education goals, which is to the intellectual life of the nation and developing the whole person, the man whose faith and fear of God Almighty and noble character, has the knowledge and skill, physical and spiritual health, personality stable and independent, as well as a sense of responsibility and national community (Plantz & Garbarino, 2017;Simmons et al, 2018;Sykes & Matza, 2017).…”

“…The influence of friends in shaping the character is quite large. Teens tend to be more frequent activities or communicating with friends of her parents (Plantz & Garbarino, 2017;Simmons et al, 2018;Sykes & Matza, 2017). If, students often perform activities or communicating with friends who had a negative impact for example by a friend who would take him truant at school hours, and affect other students with the words "What are you doing in school who also will later you change, you want to be the Regent are still many who fight so candidates, here do not go to school".…”

Persepsi Remaja Terhadap Authoritative Parenting Practice Yang Diterapkan Orangtua Dan Intensi Berperilaku Delinkuen Pada Remaja

“…Komunikasi yang terjalin antara orangtua-remaja menjadi hal yang penting terutama berperan dalam pembentukan pribadi remaja. Seperti dalam suatu hasil penelitian yang mengidentifikasi bahwa ketidakhadiran ayah bisa menjadi kontributor maraknya kenakalan remaja, artinya peran ayah dan ibu tetap dibutuhkan untuk tumbuh-kembang anak remajanya (Simmons, Steinberg, Frick, & Cauffman, 2018).…”

Ubudoda Abukhulelwa – Responsible Manhood

“…It has been reported that childhood and adolescent development is positively enhanced by both parents participating in the upbringing of their children. In the absence of a father the differences can be seen in development where girls exhibit an earlier onset of menarche (Guardia, Nelson, & Lertora, 2014) and in boys there can be behavioural problems such a delinquency (Simmons, Steinberg, Frick, & Cauffman, 2018) or other risky behaviours such a substance use and multiple sexual partnerships (Alleyne-Green, Grinnell- Davis, Clark, Quinn, & Cryer-Coupet, 2016). The perceptions of love and sexual relationships as expressed by the participants of this study may be strongly influenced by parents being absent.…”