Psychological and Social Factors and Their Relation with Quality of Life Among a Sample of Juvenile Delinquents in Social Care Centers in Northern Governorates

Abstract

The study aims to find out the psychological and social factors and their relation with the quality of life among a sample of juvenile delinquents in social care centers in Northern Governorates, also to investigate the differences by: place of residence, father and mother qualification level, economic level, and the total number of brothers. The study uses the descriptive correlational approach, through the application of the study measures: the psychological and social factors, and the quality of life, on an available sample that includes (113) of juvenile delinquents in social care centers in Northern Governorates by 2021. The results show that the level of the psychological and the social factors, and the quality of life among a sample of juvenile delinquents in social care centers in Northern Governorates are medium. The results indicate that there are statistically significant differences in each of the psychological and social factors among juveniles due to the place of residence to the favor of (city and village), economic level to the favor of (medium level), and the number of siblings to the favor of (more than 6 individuals). Moreover, there is a significant difference in (the quality of life), according to the economic level to the favor of (medium level), and the number of siblings to the favor of (1-3, 4-6, and more than 6 individuals). The result of the study indicates that there is a statistically significant positive correlation between the psychological and social factors and the quality of life among a sample of juvenile delinquents in social care centers in Northern Governorates Based on the results, the researcher recommens the need to work on increasing recreational places in villages and camps to relieve the psychological pressures facing adolescents, and work on developing their skills and hobbies.