Role of family environment, self-concept & personal values amongst children in conflict with law

Abstract

Present research, studies the relationship between family environment, self-concept & personal values of Children in Conflict with Laws living with biological parents and the ones living with guardians. The population chosen for the study were delinquents (age range of 12 -18 years), at Kingsway Camp, observation home for boys, Delhi. From the selected population, a sample of 60 children was taken, using purposive sampling method. Selected sample was divided into two groups with the preset criteria, before involvement in the crime and their conviction, 30 of these Children had been living with their parents and rest 30 with their guardians. Research data was collected using questionnaire method. Three standardized tests of Family Environment, Self-Concept & Personal Values was used. Collected data was analyzed and findings revealed an established relationship between Self-concept & Family environment and Self-concept & Personal values. Also Family environment has a significant impact on Self-concept and Personal Values. Through the present study, it can thus be inferred that family environment plays a significant role in restricting and rescuing young kids from committing heinous crimes.