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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
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- Abstract:
- Purpose : The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence in female juvenile delinquents and selected risk factors and legal history. Data were collected from juvenile females affiliated with various agencies and schools in Central Florida. Method : Descriptive research methods were employed to examine female juvenile delinquents’ emotional intelligence in relation to selected risk factors and legal history. Participants in this research completed the Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS), a 33-item self–report developed by Schutte and colleagues (1998). In addition, the surveys elicited responses from the juvenile females about their personal history and involvement with the juvenile justice system. In all, 250 surveys were distributed, and 84 surveys were completed and returned, for a response rate of 34%. Major Findings : Age and emotional intelligence were found to be correlated at the p <. 05 level. Results of the Chi-square analyses also revealed that there was a significant association between history of physical abuse and lower emotional intelligence. However, the relationship between history of sexual abuse and emotional intelligence was not significant. The Pearson correlation coefficients for EQ and age when first charged, times arrested, times charged with misdemeanor, times charged with a felony, times in residential Department of Juvenile Justice program and times in non-residential Department of Juvenile Justice program were computed and were not found to be significant. A Chi-square analysis revealed that the relationship between emotional intelligence and using a weapon to commit a crime was significant. Implications for practice and recommendations for future research were made based on the findings.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2008.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 66-71).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Stephan E. Brown. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- HV9104.B76 2008_BrownStephan ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- HV9104.B76 2008 ( lcc )
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