Date of Award
1-1-2014
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
School of Criminal Justice
Content Description
1 online resource (xi, 136 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Alan Lizotte
Committee Members
David McDowall, Robert Apel, Marvin Krohn
Keywords
family structure, family transition, juvenile delinquency, Juvenile delinquents, Families
Subject Categories
Criminology
Abstract
Although a wealth of research in criminology identifies that family structure variables are critical in understanding adolescent and young adult involvement in delinquency and crime, family structure has been treated as static variables in most of the studies and the relationship between family structure and juvenile delinquency is often tested cross-sectionally. However, a full understanding on the role of family structure requires an examination of impacts of both the state and the change of family structure on adolescent behavior. It also requires an examination of both the short-term and the long-term impact of family transition on children's behavior.
Recommended Citation
Wei, Qing, "Family structure and juvenile delinquency : an examination of inter-individual difference and intra-individual variability" (2014). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 1305.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/1305