Thesis (M.A. (Social Work)) -- University of Limpopo, 2019 / Young offenders’ criminal behaviour is a global problem that affects the society. In
addressing this problem, parents are expected to provide effective parental role in
order to minimise the problematic behaviour of their children. The overall aim of the
study was to explore perceptions of young offenders regarding parental influence on
their criminal behaviour. The objectives of the study were to determine the perceived
impact of parental practice on young offenders’ criminal behaviour; to assess how
parental care influences the positive behaviour of young offenders; to appraise how
coercive child-rearing influences young offenders to be involved in criminal activities;
and to establish gaps between parents and young offenders in terms of parental
practice. The researcher used explorative research designs. The data was collected
through semi-structured face-to-face interviews from sixteen (16) young offenders who
were detained at Mavambe Child and Youth Care Centre situated in Malamulele,
Limpopo province, South Africa. The sample consisted of young offenders who were
available and ready to participate in the study, and sixteen young offenders who were
staying with their parents. The researcher used thematic data analysis and followed
its steps. Ethical considerations were considered. Based on the findings, parenting
has a direct influence on young people’s behaviour. However, it was also discovered
that there are other internal and external contributory factors which make this problem
complex and interrelated. Some of these factors are environmental or community and
economic related problems. The researcher recommend that the Department of Social
Development should render positive parenting skills programmes. These programmes
should consider issues related to the parent-child relationship, disciplinary strategies,
supervision and monitoring.
Key words: perceptions, young offenders, parent, parental influence and criminal
behaviour
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ul/oai:ulspace.ul.ac.za:10386/3335 |
| Date | January 2019 |
| Creators | Babane, Zondi Thelma |
| Contributors | Makhubele, J. C. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | viii, 121 leaves |
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