Authors : G. Gultekyn and G. Baran
Abstract: This study identified the level of self-perception in delinquent children and determined the factors that may influence their self-perceptions. The study sample includes 206 children were aged 12 to 15 and included juvenile delinquents (n = 103) and non-delinquents (n= 103) in Ankara in Turkey. The data were collected via the General Information Form and Self-Perception Profile for Adolescents. Self-Perception Profile for Adolescents has nine dimensions as scholastic competence, social acceptance, athletic competence, physical appearance, job competence, romantic appeal, behavioral conduct, close friendship, global self-worth. The data was analyzed via MANOVA, ANOVA. The findings of this study indicate that some self-perception dimension vary depending on the age and gender of the child (p< .01, p< .05). Furthermore, for delinquent children migration affected some self-perception dimension (p< .01, p< .05).
G. Gultekyn and G. Baran , 2007. The Self-Perception of Delinquent Children in Turkey . Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 4: 224-229.