Anak Jinang, Grace
(2007)
Applying the Theory of Reasoned Action to the Analysis of
Juvenile delinquency.
Other.
PPSP, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
(Submitted)
Abstract
In order to enhance our understanding of the heterogeneity in adolescents exhibiting
disruptive behaviour problems, this research provides an overview of the analysis of
juveniles' delinquent behaviours by applying The Theory of Reasoned Action (Fishbein &
Ajzen, 1980). This study examines the juveniles' attitude towards delinquenct acts, peers
belief and family belief on juveniles' delinquent acts and the intention of juveniles to be
involved in delinquent deeds in conjunction with their delinquent behaviours. Using a sample
of 171 female juveniles from Sekolah Tunas Bakti Sungai Lereh Melaka, the current study
examined the interaction between the juveniles' attitude towards delinquenct acts, peers belief
and family belief on juvenile' delinquent acts and the intention of juveniles to be involved in
delinquent deeds. The data were coded and analyzed by using SPSS Version 12 involving the
usage of two statistical analyses, which are Spearman's Rank Order Correlation (rho) analysis
and Mann-Whitney U Test. The result of the analysis shows that the juveniles' attitude
towards delinquent acts, peers belief and family belief on juveniles' delinquent acts and the
intention of juveniles to be involved in delinquent deeds were associated with delinquent
behaviours. There was a significant correlation between the juveniles' attitude towards
delinquent acts, peers belief and family belief on juveniles' delinquent acts, the intention of
juveniles to be involved in delinquent deeds, and juveniles' delinquent behaviours. There
were significant differences in the peers belief and family belief on juveniles' delinquent acts
between the age of the juveniles. Findings from the present study indicated that the influence
of the peers belief and family belief that influence the juveniles to commit delinquent acts was
higher in late adolescence. The results of the study are discussed based on the Theory of
Reasoned Action.
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