Towards a functional analysis of delinquent behaviour: A pilot study
- 1 January 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Counselling Psychology Quarterly
- Vol. 1 (1) , 35-42
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09515078808251419
Abstract
The events surrounding the delinquent behaviour of 21 juvenile offenders were examined in terms of the antecedents and consequences of these behaviours and with reference to the functional value of the behaviour to the individual. The results are analysed using reversal theory and the importance of the motivational state of the offender at the time the crime is carried out is stressed.Keywords
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