NCJ Number
91277
Journal
Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency Volume: 20 Issue: 2 Dated: (July 1983) Pages: 277-290
Date Published
1983
Length
14 pages
Annotation
Personality and motivational factors have been under-studied in research on female crime and delinquency. This paper examines a number of hypotheses concerning the personality, background, and motivation of female delinquents.
Abstract
Using MANOVA and discriminant function analysis, delinquents and non-delinquents differed significantly on personality variables as well as need for Affiliation and Power. Personality and motivational variables were highly accurate in discriminating between delinquent and non-delinquent girls from similar backgrounds. The authors conclude that multiple risk factors (both environmental and intrapersonal) contribute to the development of delinquent behavior. (Author abstract)