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Association between Social Factors and Conduct Disorder among Adolescents in Selected Charitable Institutions

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  • Kiria, Geoffre

    (Daystar University Psychology and Counseling Department)

  • James, Naomi

    (Daystar University)

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Conduct disorder (CD) is a disruptive mental health condition characterized by aggressive, hostile, deceitful and disobedient behaviour. This research aimed to investigate the relationship between conduct disorder and social factors within charitable institutions. The study included a sample of 174 individuals (n=174) selected from a population of 348 boys and girls aged 10 to 17 living in two charitable children’s institutions (CCIs) in Kenya. A correlational research design was employed, and a stratified random sampling technique was used for participant selection. Data collection involved a social demographic questionnaire and a conduct disorder scale. Inferential statistics were applied, including paired t-tests, which revealed statistically significant association between conduct disorder and respondent’s age (p

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  • Kiria, Geoffre & James, Naomi, 2023. "Association between Social Factors and Conduct Disorder among Adolescents in Selected Charitable Institutions," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(11), pages 1506-1518, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:11:p:1506-1518
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