Parent and Peer Influences on Adolescent Delinquent Behavior and the Mediating Role of Self-Regulation
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2010
Abstract
This study examined the influence of parent and peer variables on delinquent behavior, and explored whether the relationships were mediated by adolescent self-regulation. Two hundred thirty-eight third- and fourth year Filipino high school students responded to measures of parental induction and power-assertive discipline, parental nurturance, self regulation, peer delinquency, and self-reported delinquency. Correlation analysis indicated that power-assertive discipline and peer delinquency were associated with higher levels of delinquency and lower self-regulation. Conversely, inductive discipline and nurturance were associated with less delinquency and higher self-regulation. Regression analysis showed that peer delinquency and self-regulation contributed significantly to the prediction of delinquent behavior. Tests of mediation revealed that self regulation fully mediated the influence of parents' power-assertive and nurturing behaviors and partially mediated the influence of peers ' delinquency on delinquent behavior.
Recommended Citation
Banzon-librojo, L. & Alampay, L. . (2010). Parent and Peer Influences on Adolescent Delinquent Behavior and the Mediating Role of Self Regulation. Philippine Journal of Psychology, 43(2), 116-129.
