Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.5673/sip.53.1.3
The Impact of Migration on Objective Living Conditions of Juvenile Delinquents’ Families
Tatjana Vujović
; Faculty of Philosophy Nikšić, Department of Sociology, University of Montenegro, Montenegro
Abstract
In Montenegro there was an intensive migration of rural population to the cities in the second
half of 20th century, followed by uneven population distribution, problems with adapting
to new surroundings, poor housing conditions, unemployment and evident manifestation of
economic, social and moral crisis. The result were numerous socio-pathological issues such
as criminal behaviour, psychoactive substance abuse, suicide, panhandling, family disintegration.
The purpose of this study is to find out whether there is a statistically significant difference
in objective living conditions of juvenile delinquents’ families who migrated and those
who did not migrate. Some research shows that objective living conditions which can trigger
off delinquent behaviour are worse in juvenile delinquents’ families than in families of nondelinquents.
The research data indicate a notable difference between juvenile delinquents
and non-delinquents regarding most statistical variables on objective living conditions. This
leads to the conclusion that migrations can be considered a risky element with indirect impact
on behavioral disorders. For this reason, migrant families and especially their young members
need help and social acceptance to facilitate their adjustment to the new environment, proper
functioning and development.
Keywords
family migration; socio-pathological issues; objective and subjective living conditions; anti-social behaviour; aggression
Hrčak ID:
136609
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Publication date:
17.3.2015.
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