Case Study

Question 1

• a qualitative method
• in depth investigation

Answer 1

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Question 2

• typically use in social and life science
• intensive study about a person, a group of people or a unit

Answer 2

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Question 3

• An intensive analysis of an individual unit (as a person or a community) stressing developmental factors in relation to environment

Answer 3

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Question 4

What are the three categories/description of delinquent being studies

Answer 4

Grandma’s Boy
Helpful Delinquent
Reckless Daughter

Question 5

What are the two theory’s discussed

Answer 5

1. Strain Theory by Agnew (1992) and the
2. Social Control Theory by Travis Hirschi (1969).

Strain Theory by Agnew expounds the results of this study by explaining that the negative relationships towards family made the teenager become delinquent.

The Social Control Theory by Travis Hirschi explains that when social bonds erode, children are more likely to commit delinquent acts. Due to peer influences, the children became delinquent.