About peer groups and their role in the emergence of juvenile delinquency.

Abstract

Peace groups are considered one of the social groups that play an important role in the socialization process. They constitute an influential factor in juvenile delinquency, given their powerful influence on the juvenile's personality and behavior. They also represent a social environment that contributes directly to changing the thinking and behavior of adolescents. Some behaviors are consistent with and compatible with the general context of society, while others deviate from it. Most juvenile delinquents acquire many behaviors as a result of being influenced by their friends. The causes of juvenile delinquency are numerous, including economic, cultural, personal, and social factors. However, the peer group remains one of the most important factors leading to this phenomenon.