Date of Award
5-4-2009
Degree Type
Thesis
Department
Anthropology
First Advisor
William C. Burger, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Kenneth B. Perkins, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Peggy L. Tarpley, Ph.D.
Abstract
Delinquency has been examined by many disciplines. There is no single explanation for delinquency. This study tests Hirschi's Theory on a group of adolescents that violate laws that have not been adjudicated delinquents. These adolescents have not been labeled delinquent, but have been placed in a facility to assist at-risk adolescents. A modified version of Elliot's National Youth Study questionnaire was used to measure delinquency. This data gathered indicated a significant decline in delinquency while participating in the program. Hirschi's theory is an empirical test found to be relevant to these adolescents.
Recommended Citation
Vanderpool, Barbara R., "An Empirical Test of Hirschi's Theory of Delinquency" (2009). Theses & Honors Papers. 43.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/etd/43
