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187 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 839 Educational, Social, and Political Issues papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • While suggestions such as these for the potential improvement of self-report delinquency measures can be made, it is clear that further research is needed to improve the reliability and validity of these measures and to understand the conditions and circumstances associated with both over- and underreporting. Due to sample sizes for youth with arrest records, differences by race could be examined only among males.

    Reassessing the reliability and validity of self-report delinquency measures · 1986 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on the role of educational approaches in crime prevention among youth in Nigeria. The study aims to fill this gap by exploring the connection between education, skills acquisition, self-sustainability, and crime prevention.

    Catch them young · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in understanding the relationship between family instability and juvenile delinquency in Calabar South Local Council. Prior studies have not adequately addressed the issue of family instability and its impact on juvenile delinquency.

    CALABAR SOUTH LOCAL COUNCIL DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN NIGERIA · 2026 · DOI

  • i. There should be more concerted efforts by government schools and religious bodies in tackling the problem of juvenile misbehaviours. Juvenile delinquency prevention is an integral part of crime prevention in any society. Parents should try as much as possible to settle their differences and avoid divorce in order to save their children from the psychological trauma associated with broken homes. ii. iii. Parents should know the importance of open communication and cooperation between them and their children. Regular interactions between parents and their children would limit anti-social, behaviour.

    CALABAR SOUTH LOCAL COUNCIL DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN NIGERIA · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should examine the longitudinal relationships between youth psychopathic traits, moral disengagement, cognitive empathy, and delinquent behavior. Future research should investigate the mechanisms underlying the relationships between these variables. Future research should develop and test interventions aimed at reducing delinquent behavior among adolescents.

    Youth psychopathic traits and delinquent behavior among adolescents in Saudi social observation centers: the indirect role of moral disengagement and the moderating role of cognitive empathy · 2026 · DOI

  • The study showed that physical separation from parents contributed to feelings of isolation and neglect, which in turn influenced students’ engagement in school and their involvement in delinquency. It is recommended that schools introduce mentorship programs to provide students with positive role models, especially in cases where one or both parents are absent. These mentorship programs would connect students with caring adults in the community, who can INFLUENCE OF PHYSICAL PARENTAL SEPARATION ON DELINQUENCY OF STUDENTS IN SELECTED PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KIKUYU SUB? provide guidance, encouragement, and support, helping them feel more secure and less prone to negative behaviors.

    Influence of Physical Parental Separation on Delinquency of Students in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Kikuyu Sub County, Kenya · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in understanding the relationship between demographic profiles and levels of engagement among reservists. The study aims to provide an objective assessment of the factors influencing reservist participation.

    RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEDICATION AND VOLUNTEERISM AMONG PHILIPPINE NAVY RESERVISTS IN SURIGAO CITY, PHILIPPINES · 2026 · DOI

  • Further study on the effectiveness of legal education in preventing juvenile cybercrime. Investigation of the impact of parental guidance on preventing juvenile cybercrime. Analysis of the role of social factors in shaping juvenile behavior.

    Research on the Status Quo and Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency from the Perspective of Internet · 2023 · DOI

  • The lack of effective preventive measures to minimize the impact of bad online information on minors. The need for a comprehensive analysis of the causes of juvenile cybercrime.

    Research on the Status Quo and Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency from the Perspective of Internet · 2023 · DOI

  • Although a few studies have examined how delinquent peers condition the gender-delinquency relationship, the authors extend this body of literature by using longitudinal data from a sample of adolescents to explore the extent to which internal and external constraints condition the relationship between gender, delinquent peers, and delinquent behavior.

    The Influence of Delinquen Peers on Delinquency · 2005 · DOI

  • The paper does not provide a comprehensive review of all prior work on delinquency. The model is limited to the period of early adolescence and does not fully account for the complexities of delinquency during later adolescence and adulthood.

    TOWARD AN INTERACTIONAL THEORY OF DELINQUENCY* · 1987 · DOI

  • Future research should continue to develop and refine the interactional theory of delinquency. Studies should examine the reciprocal relationships among concepts of interest, including attachment to parents, commitment to school, and delinquent behavior. Research should investigate the implications of the interactional theory for the development of interventions and policies aimed at addressing delinquency.

    TOWARD AN INTERACTIONAL THEORY OF DELINQUENCY* · 1987 · DOI

  • One challenge is the complexity of issues raised in comparing gender differences in delinquency. Another challenge is the limited availability of information about females related to delinquency. The study also faces the challenge of methodological limitations and a lack of attention to implications for legal policy.

    Implications of age of onset for delinquency risk · 1987 · DOI

  • The sampling was limited to males. The study used a self-report measure of delinquent behavior, which may be subject to biases. The study did not include a control group of females.

    Implications of age of onset for delinquency risk · 1987 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the effectiveness of rehabilitation for young offenders. The author questions the societal attitude towards young offenders.

    The Treatment of Serious Juvenile Delinquents in Massachusetts · 1987 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in prior research on the topic of cohort size and juvenile delinquency. The study notes that prior research has not focused on cohort effects. The study aims to address this gap by analyzing the impact of cohort size on delinquency rates.

    Cohort size and juvenile delinquency in England and Wales · 1986 · DOI

  • Drug abuse is a severe problem among juveniles. There is a need for more effective prevention programs to curb juvenile delinquency. The traditional view of the young as the successors of the family and society makes juvenile delinquency a concern.

    Preventing Juvenile Delinquency in Taiwan · 1986 · DOI

  • There is a need for more effective prevention programs to curb juvenile delinquency. The evaluation of the three YACT were not available at the time of this paper.

    Preventing Juvenile Delinquency in Taiwan · 1986 · DOI

  • The study only included boys. The sample size was limited to 24 delinquents and 24 non-delinquents.

    Health of juvenile delinquents. · 1986 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the physical health of delinquent adolescents. Unrecognised physical disabilities may be a common problem among delinquent adolescents.

    Health of juvenile delinquents. · 1986 · DOI

  • Prior studies have not examined the relationship between job characteristics and delinquency. There is a lack of research on the effects of work on delinquency among juveniles attending school.

    WORK AND DELINQUENCY AMONG JUVENILES ATTENDING SCHOOL · 1986 · DOI

  • Prior work has focused on individual deficits to explain delinquent behavior. There is a need to examine the relationship between attitudes towards formal authority and delinquent behavior.

    Delinquent behaviour and attitudes to formal authority · 1985 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the relationship between moral development and delinquent involvement. Previous studies have been limited by the use of institutionalized samples and official measures of deviance.

    The Impact of Moral Development on Delinquent Involvement · 1985 · DOI

  • The lack of visual-perception diagnosis and treatment in rehabilitation programs for juvenile delinquents. The need for a diagnosis and treatment component for visual deficits in juvenile delinquents.

    The Visual Anatomy of the Juvenile Delinquent · 1985 · DOI

  • Theories, then, which seek to explain events constructed around a specific set of assumptions about social interaction may not be applicable when used to explain interaction which is based on an entirely different set of assumptions. Based on the data from the study, extremely little is known about peer delinquency and attachment to peers. Even though there was insufficient data from which to draw conclu sions in several important areas, the information provided by the pattern of reporting illuminated an important problem in conducting research with Indians.

    Anglo Concepts and Indian Reality: A Study of Juvenile Delinquency · 1984 · DOI

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