The Contribution of Parental Factors to Adolescents' Deviant Behaviour in South Africa
Evidence from Three Rural Communities in South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5935195 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chinyakata Rachel (0000-0001-5346-2434, University of the Western Cape, corresponding author), Nicolette Vanessa Roman (0000-0002-4506-437X, University of the Western Cape), Gift Taruwandira Donga (0000-0001-8263-7205, University of the Western Cape) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 152 |
| Publication date | 2022-03-30 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2076-0760 • E-ISSN: 2076-0760 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/socsci11040152 |
| OpenAlex | W4220854623 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 40 |
Challenges associated with adolescents are prevalent in South African societies. During the adolescence stage, children may become involved in deviant behaviour. Although a significant number of studies have focused on the factors that contribute to adolescents' deviant behaviour, including parental factors, there is paucity of research specifically in rural communities. This study explores the contribution of parental factors to adolescents' deviant behaviour in rural communities in South Africa. Guided by the qualitative approach, the present study makes use of semi-structured interviews to collect data and thematic analysis to analyse data. The parental factors identified include less parental supervision, a lack of support, an absence of parental discipline, parent's lack of concern and the inability of parents to be role models. These factors play a role in adolescent deviant behaviour, such as crime, dropping out of school and substance abuse. Therefore, by focusing on the family, especially parental behaviour, the potential to reduce adolescent deviant behaviour becomes possible. This is important in promoting the well-being of adolescents, their families and society
Criminal behaviour · Criminology · Developmental psychology · Parental control · Parental supervision · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Community Health and Development · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |