A Study to Compare the Behavioural Problems and Family Background Between Juvenile Delinquents and Normal School Children in Selected Institutions of Bangalore Urban

Sateesh Kumar B N

Abstract: Background: Juvenile delinquency is a growing concern worldwide, influenced by behavioral, psychological, and socio-economic factors. The present study aimed to compare behavioral problems and family background between juvenile delinquents and normal school children in Bangalore urban. Methods: A descriptive comparative study was conducted among 20 juvenile delinquents from Boys? Observation Home and 20 normal school children from Royal Concorde International School. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and interviews covering demographic details, behavioral, and psychological parameters. Results: The study found that majority of juvenile delinquents belonged to the 14?15 years age group (45%) and were male (100%). Most had parents with no formal education (mother 50%, father 60%), belonged to nuclear families (75%), and parents were daily wage earners (70%). Their family income mostly ranged between ?5,000??10,000 (70%). In contrast, school children?s parents were better educated (65% fathers and mothers were graduates), engaged in stable occupations (65% farmers, 20% self-employed), and had higher income levels (70% above ?20,000). Behavioral assessments revealed more moderate to severe behavioral problems among delinquents compared to mild issues among school children. Conclusion: Family background, parental education, income level, and type of occupation appear to play a significant role in the development of behavioral problems among juveniles. Interventions aimed at family support, parental education, and socio-economic upliftment could reduce delinquent tendencies among youth.

Keywords: Juvenile delinquency, behavioral problems, family background, adolescents, Bangalore

How to Cite?: Sateesh Kumar B N, "A Study to Compare the Behavioural Problems and Family Background Between Juvenile Delinquents and Normal School Children in Selected Institutions of Bangalore Urban", Volume 14 Issue 9, September 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 486-487, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25910194754, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25910194754