Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi

FAMILY BACKGROUND AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY: A STUDY OF INMATES AT THE JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION IN IBADAN, OYO STATE NIGERIA

Cecilia C. Madu, Abiodun A. Adewole & Edache E. Odiba

Abstract

Family plays a major role in determining the levels of juvenile delinquency in adolescents. This study examined family background as determinant of juvenile delinquency among inmate of Juvenile correctional Institution in Ibadan. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study and the target population comprised of inmate of remand home in Ibadan metropolis. Ninety-three (93) inmates at the centre were sampled. A research instrument tagged “Family Background and Juvenile Delinquency” (FBJQ) was used to collect information for the study. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to analyse the data collected. Findings revealed that there is significant relationship between family stability and Juvenile Delinquency (r = 337, N= 93, P < .05). The study therefore discusses the significance of family stability to the broader incidence of delinquency among juveniles. There is also the urgent need to proper institutionalization of Remand homes for correctional purposes. Remand homes should be well equipped with competent staff, and as correctional institutions, should also be mandated to provide educational, vocational training and recreational facilities for institutionalized offenders. It is also recommended that the services of social workers should be utilized to alleviate the incidence of juvenile delinquency in society.

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