Communication Deviance and Inconsistent Control in Family: A Study on Male Juvenile Offenders

Author(s):
Zaeema RiazZaeema Riaz1,*, Riaz AhmadRiaz Ahmad2
1Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
2Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
*Corresponding Author: Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan Email: [email protected]

IJ Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences:Vol. 1, issue 2; 28-32
Published online:Jul 30, 2007
Article type:Research Article
Received:Jun 04, 2007
Accepted:Jun 30, 2007
How to Cite:Riaz Z, Ahmad R. Communication Deviance and Inconsistent Control in Family: A Study on Male Juvenile Offenders. Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci. 2007;1(2):. doi:

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of the present research was to determine the role of perceived communication deviance and inconsistent control (Parental) in the family of male Juvenile offenders (age 12 yrs-18 yrs) through its comparison with their non-offender counterparts.

Methods: Sample of the present research consisted of 200 adolescents divided into two groups of offenders and non- offenders from low socioeconomic status. General Scale of Family Assessment Measure-Version III (FAM-III) was administered in order to measure the level of Communication, whereas Dyadic Relationship Scale was used to measure Control among the family members of male offenders and non offenders. Student’s ttest was calculated in order to determine the difference in the level of Communication, and Control among family members of both groups.

Results: The results showed significant differences on the variables of Communication and Control among the family members of offenders and their non- offender counterparts

Conclusion: The problem of relationship between family and the adolescent children should be taken into consideration while designing effective programs for the prevention of delinquency

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