Delinquent behavior is a term formed from the Latin word delictum, which in translation means "misdemeanor". This dictates the meaning of the concept: this behavior is characterized by an antisocial, illegal direction, which manifests itself in actions or in inaction and invariably harms individuals and society. Delinquent behavior of personality is a concept that constantly sounds in the circles of representatives of pedagogy, criminology, sociology, social psychology and other branches.
Types of delinquent behavior
Such a vicious list includes a variety of offenses, usually of an administrative nature. As examples
- the following manifestations can be cited:
- violation of traffic rules,
- petty hooliganism, such as foul language, obscene abuse, abusive harassment of citizens,
- Drinking of alcoholic beverages in prohibited places, for example in stadiums, on streets, in public gardens and parks, in public transport, etc .;
- appearance in public places in a state of intoxication, which offends the human dignity and morality of the society;
- bringing to the state of intoxication a minor;
- prostitution;
- distribution of pornographic materials, etc.
Types of delinquent behavior may vary. For example, a disciplinary offense is unlawful failure to fulfill one's duties as an employee, which includes absenteeism, appearance at work in a state of intoxication, violation of labor protection rules, etc. This is perhaps the most innocuous manifestation of delinquent behavior.
Delinquent behavior in the most dangerous form is a crime. These include theft and murder, rape, car theft and vandalism, terrorism, fraud, drug trafficking and much more.
The causes of delinquent behavior
It often happens that the conditions for the formation of delinquent behavior surround a person from childhood, which leads to the formation of incorrect behavior. Among the reasons are the following:
- parental ignoring the child's need for tender care and affection;
- frequent use of corporal punishment in the family;
- insufficient influence of the father, in case of his departure or death;
- acute childhood trauma (violence, illness, divorce, death of a parent) and fixation on it;
- permissiveness;
- insufficient requirements of parents;
- excessive stimulation of the child;
- On the part of parents, inconsistency of requirements leading to misunderstanding of norms of behavior;
- change of parents;
- constant, pronounced conflicts between parents (the most dangerous situation is when the cruel father beats the mother);
- undesirable characteristics of parents - unnecessarily strict father and an unnecessarily kind mother.
The psychology of delinquent behavior adheres to the theory that
It is important to create a correct, harmonious environment around the child in which the area of what is allowed is clearly indicated, because this approach gives the best results and is the most proper prevention.
As a rule, correction of delinquent behavior occurs later, when a grown up child has problems with the law, and this is done directly through the relevant state institutions.