correlates of delinquency
CORRELATES OF DELINQUENCY
Matelina M. Aulava
Chaminade University
3140 Waialae Ave.
Honolulu HI 96816
Abstract
Studies have been conducted on what factors lead to delinquency. Proposed factors of delinquency have been studied in three major fields, biological, psychological, and sociological. This study is guided by psychological and sociological theories. The question of whether or not relationships among attachment, aggression, and delinquency exist was investigated through survey research. Attachment, aggression, and delinquent behavior were measured for college students …
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