Smith R M, Walters J
Adolescence. 1978 Spring;13(49):21-8.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in delinquents' and non-delinquents' perceptions of their fathers, and the relation between their perceptions and selected background and familial variables. Utilizing a sample of 330 Ss, delinquency was found to be associated with: (a) lack of a warm, loving, supportive relationship with the father; (b) minimal paternal involvement with children; (c) high maternal involvement in the lives of youth; (d) broken homes; and (e) feelings of anomie.
本研究的目的是调查少年犯与非少年犯对其父亲认知的差异，以及他们的认知与选定的背景和家庭变量之间的关系。以330名研究对象为样本，研究发现犯罪行为与以下因素相关：（a）与父亲缺乏温暖、关爱和支持的关系；（b）父亲对孩子的参与极少；（c）母亲在青少年生活中的参与度高；（d）家庭破裂；以及（e）失范感。
