Research Proposal

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ARTICLE REVIEW 3

Article Review

Jungmeen, K., Hetherinton, E., Reiss., D. (1999). Associations among family relationships,

Antisocial peers, and adolescents externalizing behaviors: Gender and family type

Differences. Child development, 70(5), pg. 1209-1230. Retrieved from http://www.academicroom.com/article/associations-among-family-relationships-antisocial-peers-and-adolescents-externalizing-behaviors-gender-and-family-type-

The research is focused on assessing the parent, sibling and peer group relations with deviant behavior. The purpose of the study is to determine the influence that the family structure, the gender and the age of the people that a child interacts with affect their behavior development. The study aims at finding the solutions to improving and shaping the behavior development in child development.

The researcher used the case study research approach in his study, the contemporary phenomenon of deviant behavior in juveniles is investigated in depth in a real-life context. A total of 654 participants; 313 females and 341 male’s adolescents, cross-sectional analysis were used in gathering sufficient data to support the research hypothesis. Qualitative data was collected in the study through interviewing that were aimed at finding solutions for the research problem.

In study analysis, there is a clear correlation between peers and the family while there is a difference between the externalizing behaviors that adolescents acquire is dependent on the family type and the juvenile’s gender. The researcher was satisfied with the study results and findings as he was able to achieve his research objectives and the study proved the relationship that lies between sibling relationship, parenting, peer groups and the minor’s deviant behavior.

The study succeeded in showing; a minor’s gender and the family type one is raised in has a great impact on the adolescent’s behavior thus there is need for parents to consider this during child development. The study failed to show the manner that society impacts the behavioral development in juveniles while still considering other factors such as peer groups, family type and minor’s gender. The study findings are essential to children departments, parents and juvenile facilities in adding tips on good children upbringing.