Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy and Deviant Behaviour of Young People in Hong Kong
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 48 - 55 |
| Journal / Publication | Advances in Applied Sociology |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
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Abstract
This study was designed to explore the psychological and social correlates of deviant behaviour in a sample of Hong Kong school students. Findings revealed that their deviant behaviour was significantly and positively cor-related with rebelliousness and susceptibility to negative peer influence. While weak direct relationships were found between self-efficacy, self-esteem and deviant behaviour in general, we found "bullying/vandalism", "ver-bally/physically attacking parents", "lack of motivation to study", and "verbally/physically attacking teachers" had significant effects with "self-esteem and/or self-efficacy". The present study concludes that changing the de-linquents’ deviant identity is essential; the identity-rebuilding process would strengthen their self-image and prevent them from going astray.
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- Delinquency, Deviant Behaviour, Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy, Hong Kong
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Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy and Deviant Behaviour of Young People in Hong Kong. / LO, Tit Wing; CHENG, Christopher; WONG, Dennis et al.
In: Advances in Applied Sociology, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2011, p. 48 - 55.
In: Advances in Applied Sociology, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2011, p. 48 - 55.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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