Delinquent Behavior Among Boys 'Contagious,' Study Finds
Friday, July 17, 2009 - 09:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Impulsive boys with inadequate supervision, poor families and deviant friends are more likely to commit criminal acts that land them in juvenile court, according to a new study. The most surprising finding from the 20-year study was how help provided by the juvenile justice system substantially increased the risk of the boys engaging in criminal activities during early adulthood.