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Abstract

While there are several studies that have examined the relationship between parenting styles and adolescent delinquent behaviors, there is a scarcity of research investigating the relationship between parental supervision and recidivism among juvenile offenders. This study sought to examine whether a relationship existed between parental supervision and recidivism among juvenile offenders at a detention facility. In determining specific characteristics of parenting styles, a 32-item survey, the Alabama Parenting Questionnaire (APQ), was administered to 91 parents who had children detained at a juvenile detention facility. A correlational design utilizing multiple regression analysis was used in this study to show variables that were associated with each other and that were likely to covariate from four constructs: Parental Monitoring/Involvement, Positive Parenting Techniques, Poor Monitoring/Permissive Supervision, and Inconsistent Discipline. From the findings, all four constructs indicated that there is a relationship between parental supervision and recidivism among juvenile offenders at a detention facility. However, the important results of findings indicate a higher level of positive correlation between Poor Monitoring/Permissive parenting and Inconsistent Discipline and increased recidivism.

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  • Alternative title
    • Exploring a Relationship between Parental Supervision & Recidivism among Juveniles

  • Journal title
    • International Social Science Review

  • Volume
    • 90

  • Issue
    • 2

  • Date submitted

    18 July 2022

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    • Acknowledgements:

      Ruthie Williams is an adjunct professor of criminal justice at Columbia Southern University. Elsie Smalls is the assistant dean of the school of human services at Springfield College.