THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEVELS OF THE SELF-ESTEEM AND THE SELF-CONTROL OF PROBATIONERS

Abstract

This research was conducted with the purpose of determining the relationship between self-esteem and self-control of individuals in the probation system and fulfill their obligations in the Ankara Probation Office. In the scope of the study, information about socio-demographic status, family characteristics, parental education level, crime and substance use status, exposure to violence, and type of crime of 520 individuals included in the probation system was obtained. It was determined that there is a significant difference in self-esteem of the individuals according to education level, parental educational level, exposure to violence in the family, substance use, and type of crime. There is also a positive and significant relationship between individuals' self-esteem and self-control levels. As the level of self-control of individuals involved in crime and included in the probation system increases, their self-esteem also increases. In this study, a basis for increasing the self-esteem and self-control levels of individuals in social work intervention programs for the prevention of recidivism in the probation system is presented.