Foga Road High School

Social Studies

School Based Assessment (S.B.A)

Name of Candidate: Adrian Robinson

Teacher: Miss. Simpson

School: Foga Road High School

Territory: Jamaica

Centre #:

Candidate #:

Year of exam: 2016-2017

Topic: Juvenile Delinquency

Acknowledgement

I just want to thank my cousin, teacher, parents for the engorgement that they gave

me to finish these Social studies (s.b.a). And I also thank god for giving the

strength and courage to reason out this and to make me live to see another day.

Table of Content

Title page

Acknowledgement………………………………………………………

Statement of the problem…………………………………………………..

Research questions…………………………………………………………

Reason for selecting area of research ………………………………….….

Method of Investigation…………………………………………………...

Instrument used to collect data ……………………………………….. ….

Questionnaires…………………………………………………………….

Bibliography……………………………………………………………….

Statement of the problem

Topic: What are some of the factors that contribute to Juvenile Delinquency in the community

of Claremont Drive, St. Catherine?

Research questions

What are the major causes Juvenile Delinquency in the community of Claremont Drive,

St. Catherine?

How Juvenile Delinquency does affect the residents in the community of Claremont

Drive, St. Catherine?

What measures could be taken to reduce Juvenile Delinquency in the community of

Claremont Drive, St. Catherine?

Method of investigation

In order to collect data from the survey the researcher has decided to use printed questionnaires

along with letters and assistance from the internet and books.

The questionnaire has a tool/instrument for collecting data as numerous advantages such as:

It takes little or no time to be completed

It can be done at the convenience of the person required to have it completed.

It guarantees confidentiality since residents are not required to write their names.

Instrument Used to collect data

Copy of questionnaire

Survey of juvenile delinquency

In the community of Claremont Drive, St. Catherine

46A Claremont Drive

Old Harbour

St. Catherine

Old Habour P.O

Dear Residents;

This is a survey being carried out in the community of Old Harbour,

St. Catherine to determine the rate of juvenile delinquency. This study is being

conducted as an assignment for a social studies course.

You are advised to answer the following questions honestly and trustfully since

you do not have to write your names anywhere, no one will ever know who answered

in a particular way. Remember this is not a test. There are no rights or wrong answer

and most of the questions can be answered by a tick in the box.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely

A. Robinson.

Reason for selecting area of research

The Researcher has been living in the community of Claremont Drive, St. Catherine for the

past 10 years. During this time it has been observed that Juvenile Delinquency is a major issue

in the community. As such the researcher has decided to conduct an investigation to find out

the causes of Juvenile Delinquency in the community, how it affects the residents and what

measures can be taken to solve, prevent or reduce this problem.

Method of Investigation

In order to collect data from the survey the researcher has decided to use printed questionnaires

along with letters and assistance from the internet and books.

The questionnaire has a tool/instrument for collecting data as numerous advantages such as:

It takes little or no time to be completed

It can be done at the convenience of the person required to have it completed.

It guarantees confidentiality since residents are not required to write their names.

Produces used to collect data

As stated earlier, Claremont Drive has approximately 200 households. It was calculated that a sample of 15% was necessary in order to ensure accurate conclusions on the number of juvenile delinquency in the area. (15% of 200 = 30)

A total of 40 questionnaires were prepared for distribution to the residents. It was expected that at least 30 of these will be returned.

The Research therefore decided to choose the households by a process of random selection which will crater for all the requirements mention above. The numbers of all houses in the community was written, each on a slip of paper. Each slip of paper was folded and placed into a box. The box was closed and shaken vigorously to ensure a thorough mixture of the numbers. A total of 40 slips were then drawn from the box, one at a time, while shaking the box in the process.

The thirty households thus selected were then supplied with questionnaires. In instances where members were not at home, the questionnaires were left in the mailbox at 46A Claremont Drive, Old Harbour.

Presentation and explanation of data

A total of 40 questionnaires were distributed to the residents, out of which 30 were returned. Of these respondents 50% were male and 50% were female.

Fig 1: length of residence of respondents

Figure 1 shows how long respondents were residing in Old Harbour. It can be seen that 50% were living in the area for over 10 years, (30%) between 6 to 10 years, (15%) between 2 to 5 years and (5%) under 1 year.

under 5 years6-10 years

11-15 yearsover 16 years

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

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Graph showing length of residence of respondents

years of residence

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FIG. 2 what are some of the causes of juvenile becoming delinquents?

50%

30%

15%

5%

Pie chart showing causes of juvenile becoming delinquents

Dysfunctional families Psycological problems Low self esteem Others

It was agreed by 100% of the residents on what are some of the causes of juvenile becoming delinquents. Figure 2 shows the percentage on what are some of the causes of juvenile becoming delinquents in Claremont Drive. It can be seen that the major cause is Dysfunctional families (50%), psychological problems (30%), low self-esteem (15%) and others (5%).

Fig.3 how does juvenile delinquency affects the residents of Claremont Drive?

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10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Chart showing how juvenile delinquency af -fects residents

StealingUse of obscene languagesDefacing of propertiesDisturbance of space

Figure 3 indicates how juvenile delinquency affects the residents of Claremont Drive. It can be seen that use of obscene languages (50%), stealing about (25%), defacing of properties (20%) and disturbance of space approximately (5%).

Fig. 4 What measures can be taken to reduce juvenile delinquency?

Educate juveniles on build-ing self-esteems

60%

Provide community based activities

20%

Recreational activities

17%

Provide counselling for juveniles3%

Pie Chart showing what measures can be taken to reduce juvenile delinquency

Figure 4 shows what measures can be taken to reduce juvenile delinquency? Educate juveniles on building self-esteems (60%), provide community based activities (20%), Recreational activities approximately (17%) and provide counseling for juveniles approximately (3%).

Fig. 5 what have the residents of Claremont Drive done to reduce juvenile delinquency in the community?

60%20%

15%

5%

Doughnut chart showing what residents do to reduce juvenile delinquency

Calling authority personnelScoldingBeatingCouseling and prayer fasting

There was a 100% response from the residents what has the residents of Claremont Drive done to reduce juvenile delinquency in the community. Figure 5 shows the percentage on what have the residents of Claremont Drive done to reduce juvenile delinquency in the community. It can be seen that the most suitable and recommend solution is Calling authority personnel (60%), Scolding (20%), Beating (15%) and Counseling and prayer fasting (5%).

Interpretation of data

There was consentient between the residents of Claremont Drive, Old Harbour about causes that contribute to juvenile delinquency. These left residents with a number of substitutes about what are the causes of juvenile delinquency and how the residents can reduce juvenile delinquency in the community. The cause of juvenile delinquency and other question was shown to the resident via questionnaire in which 50% of the residents said dysfunctional families, 30% said psychological problems, 15% said low self-esteem and 5% said others. 50% of residents said dysfunctional families because in a family were they are conflicts, misbehavior and often child neglect or abuses on the part of individual parents occur continually and regularly, leading other members to accommodate such actions. 30% said psychological problems because psychological problems that can contribute to impulsive, acting-out behaviors include certain mental illnesses, which have been directly correlated with criminal activities.15%, said low self-esteem because low self-esteem had poorer mental and physical health, worse economic prospects which can result to conflict easily. And 5% said others.

Fig 3 indicates how juvenile delinquency affects the residents of Claremont Drive. 50% of the residents said use of obscene languages because it gives the community a bad brand, 25% said stealing because residents complained about missing items that has been stolen from their’ homes, 20% said defacing of properties because defacing residents properties is consider as offensive and disrespectful to residents properties and 5% said disturbance of space because it is ill-mannered and disrespectful to invaded residents privacy.

Fig 4 shows what measures can be taken to reduce juvenile delinquency 60% of the residents said Educate juveniles on building self-esteems because teaching juveniles on building and managing self-esteems will help them to become less indignant, 20% said provide community based activities because it keeps the juvenile preoccupied and out of trouble, 17% said Recreational activities because recreational activities allow juveniles to connect and socialize with other adults and children in the community and 3% said provide counseling for juveniles because counseling help the delinquent use their existing problem-solving skills more effectively or to develop new or better coping skills.

Fig 5 shows what have the residents of Claremont Drive have done to reduce juvenile delinquency in the community. 60% of the residents said Calling authority personnel because the authority personnel have more prerogative to improve a delinquent, 20% said Scolding because scolding is an act of offensive language which can play upon the juvenile mentally; in other words it might hurt their feelings, 15% said Flogging because flogging is the act of punishment which if delinquent did something inappropriate and got scolding they will remember and tends not repeat the behavior once more and 5% said Counseling and prayer fasting because the juvenile delinquent tends not to care about counseling and prayer fasting.

Findings

1. The major cause of juvenile becoming delinquency in the community of Claremont Drive is dysfunctional families.

2. The major effect of juvenile delinquency in the community of Claremont Drive is the use of obscene languages.

3. The most recommended solution in the community of Claremont Drive to solve juvenile delinquency is educating juveniles on building self-esteems.

Recommendations and Implementation

In the community of Claremont Drive the researcher recommends that seeing that the community is poor community, persons are to ensure that they have jobs in order to support their children financially so that they won’t have to become a delinquent. If the child is old enough and cannot function in then it is recommend that they learn a trade in order to make life easier for their family.

The major effect of juvenile delinquency in the of community of Claremont Drive is use of obscene languages. The researcher recommends that this parents or guardians are to ensure that their children are practicing going church and devoting their life to God. And becoming a truth Christians.

The best solution for juvenile delinquency in the community of Claremont Drive is educating juveniles on building self-esteems. The researcher suggests that this is indeed an effective method of solving the problem.

Questionnaire

i. Sex/Gender Male □ Female □

ii. To what age group do belong

16-20 □ 21-25 □

26-30 □ 31-35 □

iii. For how long have you been living in this community

Under 5years □ 6-10yrs □

11-15years □ over 16years

1. What are some of the factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency in the

community of Claremont Drive?

Dysfunctional Families □ Psychological Problems □

Low self-esteem □ Peer Pressure □

2. What is the most common age group that is considered as juvenile delinquents?

10-11 years old □ 12-13 years old □

14-15 years old □ 16 -18 years old □

3. What are the main activity that juvenile delinquent get involved in?

Yes □ No □

4. Is juvenile delinquency commonly causes by peer pressure?

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5. How juvenile delinquency does affect residents of Claremont Drive?

Disturbance of personal space□ Use of obscene languages□

Defacing of properties □ Stealing □

6. Is defacing of properties the common action done by juvenile delinquents?

Yes □ No □

7. How does Juvenile delinquency affect the households of the delinquents?

Lack of respect □ Use of obscene languages □

Abusive behavior towards siblings □ Disobedience □

8. What measures can be taken to reduce juvenile delinquency?

Providing counseling for juveniles□ Educate juveniles on building self-esteems□

Recreational activities □ Provide community based activities□

9. What have the residents of Claremont Drive done to reduce juvenile

delinquency in the community?

Scolding □ Flogging □

Counseling and prayer fasting □ calling authority personnel □

10. Do you think the solutions have helped the delinquents?

Yes □ No □

11. How would you go about correcting the problem?

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Bibliography

1. (Ramsawak and Umbraw), (Rampersad and Ralph R). (Third edition 2001), (Modules in Social Studies with S.B.A Guide and C.X.C Questions), (49 High Street, san Fernando, Trinidad, and West Indies): (Caribbean Educational Publisher).