@article{MAKHILLPJSS2007427161,
    title = {The Self-Perception of Delinquent Children in Turkey},
    journal = {Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences},
    volume = {4},
    number = {2},
    pages = {224-229},
    year = {2007},
    issn = {1683-8831},
    doi = {pjssci.2007.224.229},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1683-8831&doi=pjssci.2007.224.229},
    author = {G. Gultekyn and},
    keywords = {Delinquency,self-perception,delinquent children,migration},
    abstract = {This study identified the level of self-perception in delinquent children and determined the factors that may influence their self-perceptions. The study sample includes 206 children were aged 12 to 15 and included juvenile delinquents (n = 103) and non-delinquents (n= 103) in Ankara in Turkey. The data were collected via the General Information Form and Self-Perception Profile for Adolescents. Self-Perception Profile for Adolescents has nine dimensions as scholastic competence, social acceptance, athletic competence, physical appearance, job competence, romantic appeal, behavioral conduct, close friendship, global self-worth. The data was analyzed via MANOVA, ANOVA. The findings of this study indicate that some self-perception dimension vary depending on the age and gender of the child (p< .01, p< .05). Furthermore, for delinquent children migration affected some self-perception dimension (p< .01, p< .05).}
    }