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Influence of Attachment Styles on Delinquency among Adolescents in Church Managed Reintegration Centers in Lang’ata Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya

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  • Flora K. Luke

    (Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Eastern Africa)

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Adolescent delinquency, encompassing criminal activity by minors, is a growing global issue that poses significant challenges to communities, jeopardizing public safety and youth development. This study employed a survey research design, administering standardized questionnaires on Attachment Styles and the Adolescent Delinquency Scale to 89 adolescents (aged 13-17) residing in three church-managed reintegration centers. The quantitative analysis revealed avoidant attachment as the most prevalent style. Descriptive statistics identified moderate delinquency as the most common form of offending behavior. Correlation analysis showed a weak negative association between avoidant attachment and overall delinquency. The findings suggest that attachment styles influence delinquency among adolescents in reintegration centers. Further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms of this relationship. The study highlights the potential importance of interventions that address attachment issues and cater to the specific needs of adolescent males in these settings.

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  • Flora K. Luke, 2024. "Influence of Attachment Styles on Delinquency among Adolescents in Church Managed Reintegration Centers in Lang’ata Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(8), pages 3818-3825, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:8:p:3818-3825
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