Abstract

Juvenile delinquency, also known as ‘Juvenile offending’, is the act of children under the age of 18 participating in unlawful behavior. Juvenile delinquency a serious problem within the society due to modern urbanization and industrialization. Some Juveniles are diagnosed with conduct disorder which may lead to anti-social personality disorder after the juvenile turns 18 which may become the cause for the child to become a serious criminal in the future. Psychosocial prediction helps us to find out their psychological and social factors. Psychosocial study helps in identifying their personality trait, behavior and the reasons leading them to become a juvenile. This study includes various factors like their education, family, peer group, financial condition etc. This research helps in developing the psychological and physiological aspects of the juveniles in their day to day life.

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