The Contribution of Parental Factors to Adolescents’ Deviant Behaviour in South Africa: Evidence from Three Rural Communities in South Africa

Challenges associated with adolescents are prevalent in South African societies. During the adolescence stage, children may become involved in deviant behaviour. Although a significant number of studies have focused on the factors that contribute to adolescents’ deviant behaviour, including parental...

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Published in:Social sciences (Basel) 2022-03, Vol.11 (4), p.152
Main Authors: Rachel, Chinyakata, Roman, Nicolette Vanessa, Donga, Gift T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adolescents
Child development
Children & youth
contribution
deviant behaviour
Drug abuse
Families & family life
Gangs
parental factors
parental monitoring
Parents & parenting
School dropouts
Social norms
socialisation
Society
Socioeconomic factors
Teenagers
Values
Vandalism
Violent crime
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Summary:Challenges associated with adolescents are prevalent in South African societies. During the adolescence stage, children may become involved in deviant behaviour. Although a significant number of studies have focused on the factors that contribute to adolescents’ deviant behaviour, including parental factors, there is paucity of research specifically in rural communities. This study explores the contribution of parental factors to adolescents’ deviant behaviour in rural communities in South Africa. Guided by the qualitative approach, the present study makes use of semi-structured interviews to collect data and thematic analysis to analyse data. The parental factors identified include less parental supervision, a lack of support, an absence of parental discipline, parent’s lack of concern and the inability of parents to be role models. These factors play a role in adolescent deviant behaviour, such as crime, dropping out of school and substance abuse. Therefore, by focusing on the family, especially parental behaviour, the potential to reduce adolescent deviant behaviour becomes possible. This is important in promoting the well-being of adolescents, their families and society.
ISSN:2076-0760
2076-0760
DOI:10.3390/socsci11040152