Analysis of indicators of juvenile delinquency behavior teenagers

Abstract

Juvenile delinquency is an interesting phenomenon to study. The characteristics of the social environment contribute to differences in behaviour of the juvenile delinquency in one and another area. This difference causes ambiguity in the conceptualization of delinquent behaviour, especially in its measurement. This Study uses a quantitative approach model. The research by adapting the theory from Dirdjosisworo, then arranged into eight forms of juvenile delinquent behaviour. This Research aims to determine the behavors carried out by teenagers that are related to deliquency. Confirmatory Factor Analysis' first order towards eight indicators of juvenile delinquency with the unidimensional construct.In a continuation, this research tries to recalculate the data which involves measuring delinquent behaviour towards 300 teenagers in Bekasi City. The results of the analysis indicates the are eight form of Juvenile deliquent predicted the behavior such as stealing, taking something by force, being involved in crime, racing, having a brazen attitude, being under no supervision, being comfortable hanging out with friends, and leaving learning activities.

Keywords

• Behavior analysis
• Delinquent juvenile
• Teenagers

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