Penner M J
Adolescence. 1982 Summer;17(66):347-68.
This paper examines the role of selected health problems in the causation of delinquency. These problems are considered in the framework of sociological theories of delinquency causation in order to attempt to integrate research from the fields of optometry, audiology, neurology, and pediatric medicine into the mainstream of sociological theories of delinquency causation. A review of the research indicates strong and consistent relationships between the presence of these health problems and delinquency, especially more serious delinquency. While the research indicates a direct and consistent relationship, it suggests but does not establish a causal one. Nevertheless, the findings are provocative in indicating future research directions and in suggesting policy initiatives for those concerned with the prevention of some portion of delinquency.
本文探讨了特定健康问题在青少年犯罪成因中的作用。这些问题是在青少年犯罪成因的社会学理论框架内进行考量的，目的是尝试将验光、听力学、神经学和儿科学领域的研究纳入青少年犯罪成因社会学理论的主流。对相关研究的综述表明，这些健康问题的存在与青少年犯罪，尤其是更严重的犯罪行为之间存在着紧密且一致的关联。虽然研究表明存在直接且一致的关系，但只是暗示而非确立了因果关系。尽管如此，这些研究结果对于指明未来的研究方向以及为那些关注预防部分青少年犯罪问题的人提出政策倡议而言具有启发性。
