Elliott, S., & Reid, M. (2019). Low-income Black mothers parenting adolescents in the mass incarceration era: The long reach of criminalization. American Sociological Review, 84(2), 197-219. Web.
This qualitative study analyzes the in-depth interviews with 46 Black mothers from low-income socio-cultural backgrounds to define and elaborate on the connection between criminalization and family life. The results of the analysis demonstrate that, in fear of adolescent criminalization of their children, Black mothers feel immense responsibility for preventing juvenile criminalization in their children. Utilizing various strategies of sheltering and intimidating their children, Black mothers feel the burden of stigmatization and unequal treatment of their children. This peer-reviewed scholarly research conducted with respect to the Ethics Committee’s regulations contributes to the investigation of sociological gaps in the unjust criminalization of minority groups.
Kim, J., & Fletcher, J. M. (2018). The influence of classmates on adolescent criminal activities in the United States. Deviant Behavior, 39(3), 275-292. Web.
In a quantitative study by Kim and Fletcher (2018), the aim of the research was to investigate the extent to which peer influence could contribute to an adolescent’s criminal behavior patterns. For the study, researchers used the data from the longitudinal research conducted between 1994-1995. The results of the study have demonstrated that a 5% increase in communication with peers engaging in criminal behavior results in a 3% increase in one’s likelihood to follow the pattern as well (Kim & Fletcher, 2018). The peer-reviewed scholarly study does not have any external funding sources and contributes to the investigation of the social topic of adolescent development in the socio-cultural context.
Xiong, R., Li, S. D., & Xia, Y. (2020). A longitudinal study of authoritative parenting, juvenile delinquency, and crime victimization among Chinese adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(4). Web.
The present study aims at investigating the interconnection between adolescent delinquency, the future likelihood of crime, and parental influence among Chinese teenagers. The basis for the research was taken from a relatively recent longitudinal study on family processes and juvenile delinquency. Operating four hypotheses, the study has demonstrated that authoritative parenting plays a significant role in reducing one’s predisposition to criminal behavior, mental challenges, and engagement with delinquent peers. This peer-reviewed credible study, while presenting quality insights into the nature and tendencies of criminal behavior in adolescence, requires a more detailed comparison with other socio-cultural contexts.
References
Elliott, S., & Reid, M. (2019). Low-income Black mothers parenting adolescents in the mass incarceration era: The long reach of criminalization. American Sociological Review, 84(2), 197-219. Web.
Kim, J., & Fletcher, J. M. (2018). The influence of classmates on adolescent criminal activities in the United States. Deviant Behavior, 39(3), 275-292. Web.
Xiong, R., Li, S. D., & Xia, Y. (2020). A longitudinal study of authoritative parenting, juvenile delinquency, and crime victimization among Chinese adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(4). Web.