Family, Peer, School, and Community Capital: The Compensating Effects of the Family on Juvenile Delinquency

Authors

Benjamin Gibbs, Brigham Young University
Dr. Stephen Bahr, Brigham Young University

Keywords

community capital, juvenile delinquency, social capital, negative peer influence

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology

Abstract

I have sought to examine the effects of social capital (family, peer, school and community) on delinquency and to measure the buffering effects of the family when negative peer influence is high. Further understanding of the factors causing delinquency is essential for policy makers and community members. Although millions of dollars are spent by federal, state and local governments to prevent delinquency, a clearer understanding of which forms of capital are the most influential will maximize limited funds and contribute to the most effective solutions.

Recommended Citation

Gibbs, Benjamin and Bahr, Dr. Stephen (2014) "Family, Peer, School, and Community Capital: The Compensating Effects of the Family on Juvenile Delinquency," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 384.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/384