PARENTAL STRUCTURE AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AMONG CHILDREN IN BAUCHI METROPOLIS BAUCHI STATE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parental structure and juvenile
delinquency among children in Bauchi metropolis, Nigeria. The research adopted a descriptive
survey design, and a total of 148 participants were randomly selected from different parts of the
metropolis. The Parenting structure and Dimensions Questionnaire (PSDQ) was used to collect
data on parental styles, while a self-designed questionnaire was used to collect data on child
upbringing. The results revealed that authoritative parenting style was the most prevalent style in
the metropolis, followed by authoritarian and permissive parenting styles. The study also found a
significant relationship between parental styles and child upbringing, with authoritative parenting
style having the most positive effect on child upbringing, while permissive parenting style had
the most negative effect. The study concluded that parental styles play a critical role in child
upbringing in Bauchi metropolis and recommended that parents should adopt authoritative
parenting style to promote positive child development.
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