... C - Graphical Representation .................... Page 20 10. Appendix D - Raw Data Spreadsheet .................... Page 21 11. Appendix E - BPS Ethics Approval .................... Page 22 INTRODUCTION There is a pressing need to better understand youth crime and delinquency as it has been harming society for decades. Delinquent behaviour is costly to society because not only is it becoming increasingly expensive to operate the juvenile justice system but it also damages the emotional well being of victims (Heaven, 1996). The fatal shootings at Columbine High School in Littleton, USA on 20th April, 1999 emphasized on this need for a comprehensive understanding of the reasons behind these motivations and perhaps a way to predict future delinquent or criminal behaviour. Society needs to acknowledge that adolescent crime and violence may be more multifaceted than popularised media reports suggest (Mak, Heaven, & Rummery, 2001). For years, criminologists and other professionals have maintained a socialization-based theory behind delinquent activities (Rivera and Widom, 1990; ...

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