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The Prevalence Of Learning Disabilities Among Delinquents: A Glimpse Into Significant Familial Variables

Dr. Nisha Chhabra

Volume: 13 Issue: 4 2023

Abstract:

Delinquency being the worldwide phenomenon is probably one of the most serious threats to society today. The recent researches have shown that the delinquents tend to be neuro psychologically different from others and one of the main indices is the existence of learning disabilities in this group. In this context, the present study attempted to assess the prevalence of learning disabilities among delinquents. The study also investigated significant familial and personal variables related to delinquency. For this purpose, Standard Progressive Matrices test, Bender Gestalt test, Stroop Colour and word test were used. Besides a proforma was prepared to obtain information about their family composition and other demographic details. The percentage and chi square analysis were carried out on data and the results revealed that a significant percentage of delinquents were learning disabled. They haled from disrupted families with low education level of parents and raised by criminal, addict and alcoholic fathers.

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