Essays about: "social disorganisation theory"

Found 3 essays containing the words social disorganisation theory.

  1. 1. THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL DISORGANISATION ON DRUG USE AMONG YOUTH FROM A GENDER PERSPECTIVE : ARE BOYS AND GIRLS AFFECTED TO THE SAME EXTENT BY RISK FACTORS OF SOCIAL DISORGANISATION?

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Annika Riekwel; [2022]
    Keywords : Social Disorganisation; Gender; Risk Factors; Drug Use; Juvenile Delinquency; Delinquent Behaviour;

    Abstract :  Although the theory of social disorganisation does emphasise the influences neighbourhood dynamics have on youth, it does not consider if the risk factors of mobility, delinquent friends, ethnicity, and low socioeconomic factors, affect boys and girls in similar ways. The purpose and aim of this study is to contribute with gender-based research to the field of criminology that can be used when developing interventions among juveniles with delinquent behaviour. READ MORE

  3. 2. Is “Sluta skjut” the silver bullet to reduce violent crime in Malmö? A constructivist grounded theory approach exploring public perception of crime and crime prevention programmes.

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : Suzanne Snowden; [2020]
    Keywords : GVI; moral panic; police legitimacy; parallel society; social disorganisation;

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  4. 3. Perceived teacher support and student psychosomatic health complaints : Exploring the role of schools' student composition and gender

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Isabelle Holmin von Saenger; [2018]
    Keywords : Psychosomatic health complaints; perceived teacher support; adolescent health; school context; social disorganisation theory; pedagogic segregation; gender;

    Abstract : Mental health problems have increased among adolescents in Sweden and research suggests that contextual matters could be of importance over and beyond individual socio-demographic characteristics. One such social context is school, where both the student composition of the school and its support can influence student health. READ MORE