Predictors and Predictive Patterns in Juvenile Delinquent Behaviour - a theoretical & recommendation paper.

A 3000-word paper by Mr Glenn Lim

* This paper scored a D (Distinction), Sep 2008

This essay will attempt to refute Beyers’ literary study on delinquent behaviour that purports that juveniles living in high income neighborhoods are less likely than juveniles living in low income neighborhoods to engage in delinquent acts (Beyers, 2001). There are many predictors of juvenile delinquency including single parent homes, latchkey upbringing, violence exposure, early adolescent aggression, psychological condition and school performance. Hence, the author would explore the theoretical constructs in which these predictors impact the application of psychology and provide a critical analysis of juvenile delinquency. Additionally, the author will construct and recommend a Youth Development model as a community-based planning and procedural tool for enhancing positive youth development and reducing delinquency…

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A study on Social Psychological Identification Theory at work - How does the failure to attain unconsciously activated goals affect self-esteem regulation in youths?

A 5000-word paper by Mr Glenn Lim

* This paper scored a HD (High Distinction), Nov 2008

Most young people are generally motivated to establish and maintain a positive self-image. However when they fail to attain ‘activated’ goals, their self-esteem is threatened, and this elicits the motivation to protect or repair self-esteem, a phenomenon explained best in self-preservation theory. This paper seeks to investigate whether success and failure to attain goals affects self-esteem if these goals were unconsciously activated. In 3 experiments, I tested and confirmed the hypothesis that self-esteem is directly or indirectly affected by success and failure to attain unconsciously activated goals. Additionally, I demonstrated that people were motivated to protect or restore self-esteem after failure to attain an unconsciously activated achievement goal. These tests were done with 4 separate groups of 50 high-risk youths, all aged 16 years old…

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