The development of the modern world community is accompanied by an aggravation of the crisis. Negative processes in the development of modern society are a favorable environment for the manifestation of deviant behavior of children and adolescents. Difficulties in adapting adolescents to the prevailing social reality have determined a significant degree of the spread of deviant behavior. The aim of the thesis is to develop a set of methodological and informational materials to prevent deviant behavior among young people who are married. The object of the study is the deviant behavior of young people who are married. The subject of the study is the scientific and methodological support of the system for preventing deviant behavior of young people who are married. The scientific novelty of the research is as follows: the clear concept of deviant behavior of young people who are married, which is considered as a form of self-realization and self-affirmation of man, which deviates from the accepted norms; the main forms of deviations of adolescents and young people, who are married, of Yekaterinburg city; the actual methods of preventing deviant behavior of young people in Yekaterinburg; domestic and foreign experience in preventing deviant behavior of young people who are married; had been developed the complex and recommendations of prevention of deviant behavior in Yekaterinburg. Theoretical significance of the work: the conclusions of the dissertation work expand the concept of deviant behavior of adolescents and youth in Yekaterinburg. Theoretical propositions and results of dissertation work can be some contribution to the development of methods and tools for studying primary prevention of deviant behavior of young people. Scientific and practical significance of the work: the conclusions and recommendations of the thesis can help in understanding the definition of deviant behavior of young people who are married, the influence of the family on the manifestation of deviant behavior in adolescents. Materials of the thesis can be used: in the practical work of social workers and social educators in the diagnosis and correction of deviant behavior of youth and adolescents in Yekaterinburg; executive bodies of Yekaterinburg in the development of youth policy; to develop programs to prevent deviant behavior of adolescents and young people who are married; develop general methodological, theoretical foundations and improve social policy. / Развитие современного мирового сообщества сопровождается обострением кризисного состояния. Негативные процессы в развитии современного общества становятся благоприятной средой для проявления девиантного поведения детей и подростков. Трудности адаптации подростков к сложившейся социальной действительности определили значительные масштабы распространения девиантного поведения. Цель диссертационной работы — разработать комплекс методических и информационных материалов для профилактики девиантного поведения в молодежи, состоящей в браке. Объект исследования - девиантное поведение молодежи, состоящей в браке. Предмет исследования - научно-методическое обеспечение системы профилактики девиантного поведения молодежи, состоящей в браке. Научная новизна исследования заключается в следующем: уточнено понятие девиантное поведение молодежи, состоящей в браке, которое рассматривается как отклоняющаяся от общепринятых норм форма самореализации и самоутверждения личности; выделены основные формы девиаций подростков и молодежи г.Екатеринбурга, состоящий в браке; выделены актуальные методы профилактики девиантного поведения молодежи г. Екатеринбург, состоящей в браке; исследован отечественный и зарубежный опыт профилактики девиантного поведения молодежи, состоящей в браке; разработан комплекс профилактики девиантного поведения молодежи г. Екатеринбурга, состоящей в браке; разработаны рекомендации по профилактике девиантного поведения молодежи г. Екатеринбург, состоящей в браке. Теоретическая значимость работы: выводы диссертационной работы расширяют представления о девиантном поведении подростков и молодежи г. Екатеринбурга. Теоретические положения и выводы диссертационной работы могут стать некоторым вкладом в разработку методов и инструментария изучения первичной профилактики девиантного поведения молодежи. Научно-практическая значимость работы: полученные выводы и рекомендации диссертационной работы могут помочь с пониманием спецификации девиантного поведения молодежи, состоящей в браке, влияние семьи на в проявлении отклоняющегося поведения у подростков. Материалы диссертации могут быть использованы: в практической деятельности социальных работников и социальных педагогов при диагностике и коррекции девиантного поведения молодежи и подростков г. Екатеринбург; органами исполнительной власти г.Екатеринбурга при разработке молодежной политики; для разработки программ по профилактике отклоняющегося поведения подростков и молодежи, состоящей в браке; для разработки общеметодологических, теоретических основ и совершенствования социальной политики.

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This research is unique because it represents the first sociological study of pedophiles who use the Internet. The data were gathered from a Usenet newsgroup that is frequented by pedophiles. A content analysis was performed on all of the postings from admitted pedophiles (N=41) that appeared on this newsgroup during a one month period. Scott and Lyman’s classic formulation of accounts served as the conceptual framework for this study. The primary research question was: "How do pedophiles who use the Internet account for their deviance?” There were four ancillary objectives to this analysis: (1) to ascertain the degree to which pedophiles who participate in this newsgroup provide validation to, and seek validation from, other users; (2) to investigate the extent to which pedophiles who participate in this forum provide information to, and seek information from, other users; (3) to assess the degree to which pedophiles use this newsgroup to seek correspondence with other pedophiles; and (4) to determine the extent to which users of this newsgroup are members of the pedophile organization NAMBLA (the North American/Man Boy Love Association). Slightly more than one-half of the pedophiles in the sample provided some type of account in defense of pedophilia or adults having sex with children. Thirty-nine percent offered a denial of injury account; 31.7% proffered a condemnation of condemners account; 14.6% provided a BIRGing account; and 4.9% used an appeal to loyalties account. Also, nearly one-fourth of these pedophiles used polythematic accounts. The results of this research also indicate that this computer forum serves a validation function for these pedophiles. Moreover, many of the postings that appeared on this newsgroup contained information that should be of interest to pedophiles. Some of these on-line pedophiles use this newsgroup to establish correspondence with other pedophiles. Although only a few of the pedophiles in this sample indicated a NAMBLA affiliation, these individuals frequently provided accounts which reflect the ideology of that pedophile organization. / Ph. D.

The purpose of this research is to explain anabolic steroid use among non-competitive male bodybuilders. Two theories of deviant behavior are used in this research: rational choice theory and social learning theory. This thesis tests these theories on a sample of 50 males from fitness centers and gymnasiums. The results are interpreted in light of their implications for future research on the factors that encourage steroid use and other deviant behavior. / Master of Science

While most Western and Chinese scholars emphasize the success of Chinese family planning programs, this dissertation focuses on fertility behavior which violates family planning regulations in China. The study contributes to a better understanding of the Chinese "deviant" fertility by conceptualizing the phenomenon in a theoretical framework and conducting an empirical investigation of the issue. In this dissertation, the concept of "deviant fertility" is defined as reproductive behavior that violates current family size norms in terms of having more than the accepted number of children. An approach that bridges the sociology of fertility and the sociology of deviance is established. Specifically, the theoretical framework is based on the cultural conflict perspective of deviance, developed by Thorsten Sellin. The normative conflict concerning fertility in general and the confrontation between the traditional Chinese large family norms and current family planning rules are explicated. Three major data sets are used: the Chinese In-Depth Fertility Survey, with a sample of 6,654 Chinese ever married women aged 49 or younger, the Old-Age Security Survey of 220 married Chinese couples, and the Records of County Family Planning Commissions. More than 50 variables and a number of measurement scales are defined and measured. Descriptive statistics, Pearson's r and analysis of variance, multiple regression, and path analysis are employed in the analysis. Findings from multivariate analyses indicate that a number of factors are significantly related to deviant fertility in China. They are: (1) ideal of large family size, (2) son preference, (3) socioeconomic development, (4) type of employment, (5) area of residence, (6) failed pregnancy, and (7) fertility discussions between a husband and a wife. In addition, the analyses reveal different patterns between rural and urban samples in terms of the impact of individual variables on deviant fertility and different explanatory power of the models. Path analysis further enriches the knowledge of deviant fertility by identifying a number of particular paths through which deviant fertility is influenced. by the selected factors. Several relevant issues drawn from the findings are addressed, including relationships between deviant fertility and Chinese women's status, prevalence of son preference, rural-urban differences, and normative conflicts of fertility in China. Policy implications are also indicated. / Ph. D.

by Mok Yui Ting. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 157-171). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Chapter Chapter 1 --- The Research Problem --- p.10 / Chapter 1.1 --- Introduction --- p.10 / Chapter 1.2 --- Background of the Study --- p.11 / Chapter 1.3 --- Research Objectives p --- p.15 / Chapter 1.4 --- Organization of the Thesis --- p.17 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Literature Review --- p.19 / Chapter 2.1 --- Traditional Strain Theories and General Strain Theory --- p.19 / Chapter 2.2 --- Other Important Theories for Explaining Adolescent Deviant Behavior --- p.28 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Hirschi´ةs Social Bonding Theory (1969) --- p.28 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Sutherland and Cressey's Differential Association Theory (1978) --- p.33 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- Becker´ةs Labeling Theory (1963) --- p.36 / Chapter 2.3 --- Adolescent Delinquency Studies in Hong Kong --- p.40 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Analytical Framework --- p.47 / Chapter 3.1 --- General Strain Theory --- p.47 / Chapter 3.2 --- Social Bonding Theory --- p.57 / Chapter 3.3 --- Differential Association Theory --- p.64 / Chapter 3.4 --- Labeling Theory --- p.69 / Chapter 3.5 --- The Hypotheses --- p.74 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Methodology --- p.75 / Chapter 4.1 --- Data and Sample --- p.75 / Chapter 4.2 --- Measurements of Variables --- p.81 / Chapter 4.3 --- Method of Data Analysis --- p.107 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Results --- p.109 / Chapter 5.1 --- Bivariate Analysis --- p.109 / Chapter 5.2 --- Multiple Regression Analysis --- p.116 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- Multiple Regression of Adolescent Deviant Behavior on Strain Variables --- p.117 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- "Multiple Regression of Adolescent Deviant Behavior on Strain, Social Bonding, Differential Association and Labeling Variables" --- p.119 / Chapter 5.2.3 --- Reduced Model --- p.122 / Chapter 5.3 --- Verification of Hypotheses --- p.128 / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Summary and Discussion --- p.129 / Chapter 6.1 --- The Study --- p.129 / Chapter 6.2 --- Summary of Findings --- p.131 / Chapter 6.2.1 --- Relevance of the Theories on Adolescent Deviant Behavior in Hong Kong --- p.132 / Chapter 6.2.2 --- Social Correlates of Adolescent Deviant Behavior in Hong Kong --- p.145 / Chapter 6.3 --- Theoretical Implications --- p.147 / Chapter 6.4 --- Practical Implications --- p.151 / Chapter 6.5 --- Limitations and Suggestions for Future Research --- p.152 / Bibliography --- p.157

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Spel om pengar finns i olika former och har blivit en del av många personers vardag, dessvärre kan inte alla hantera spelet. Spelmissbruk påverkar personen som för en ständig jakt på pengar och speltid vilket medför konsekvenser och känslor som är svåra att hantera. Ett spelmissbruk påverkar även omgivningen i form arbetsgivare, vänner, familj, barn med flera som alla blir en del av ett missbruk. Denna kvalitativa studie avser studera hur en person inträder i ett spelmissbruk, hur personen upprätthåller ett liv som spelmissbrukare och hur personen tar sig ur missbruket. Vårt syfte med studien är att få en djupare förståelse samt att urskilja vilka känslor ett spelmissbruk medför. Vi har genomfört djupintervjuer med åtta personer och tolkningen och analysen har skett hermeneutiskt. Genom vår analys har sju teman kunnat urskiljas intresse för spel i tidig ålder, inträde i spelmissbruk, ångest skuld och skam, verklighetsflykt, förändringar i identiteten och beteende, relationer och interaktion och avslutningsvis strategier. Vi har tagit del av åtta gripande berättelser och fann att spelmissbruk medför stora konsekvenser för den enskilde individen men även för personer i omgivningen. Spelmissbruk är viktigt att belysa och lyfta i samhället då det är ett växande problem som berör många och att det ofta är ett dolt missbruk. / Gambling with money comes in different forms and have become a part of many people's everyday lives, unfortunately not everyone can handle the game. Compulsive gambling affects the person who has a constant search for money and playing time, that gives consequences and feelings that are difficult to manage. The addiction affects people in the environment as employers, friends, family, children and others who all become part of an addiction. This qualitative study intends to study how a person enters a gambling addiction, how the person maintains a life as a compulsive gambler and how the person enter the abuse. Our purpose of the study is to gain a deeper understanding and to identify what emotions the addiction brings. We have conducted in-depth interviews with eight people and the interpretation and analysis has been hermeneutic. Through our analysis seven themes have been distinguished interest in the game at an early age, entry into gambling addiction, anxiety, guilt and shame, escapism, changes in the identity and behavior, relationships and interactions and finally strategies. We have taken note of the arrest of eight stories and found that compulsive gambling entails serious consequences for the individual but also for people in the surroundings. Compulsive gambling is important to highlight and promote in the community as it is a growing problem that affects many and it is often a hidden addiction.