aetiology
Last reviewed 01/2018
It is important to note that the vast majority of delinquents fall within the normal range of physical and mental health.
Theories include:
- delinquent subcultures developing in order to counteract the pressures that deny them status and respect
- control theory, which assumes that youth acts in a selfish, assertive, hedonistic and thus delinquent ways unless they are subjected to controlling influences