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Peer Relationships and Delinquency among Adolescents Incarcerated in the Central Prison of Yaounde

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  • Justine Valérie MOGUE

    (Doctoral student in developmental psychology, 2. Professor, 3. Professor)

  • Jacques-Phillipe TSALA TSALA

    (Doctoral student in developmental psychology, 2. Professor, 3. Professor)

  • Raymond MBEDE

    (Doctoral student in developmental psychology, 2. Professor, 3. Professor)

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This study focuses on delinquent behaviour among young people in prison. More specifically, it addresses the learning mechanisms within peer groups with regard to adolescent delinquency. The hypothesis tested is as follows: learning mechanisms (observation, imitation and identification) are at the root of the increase in delinquent behaviour among adolescents. Datas collected through a questionnaire administered to 30 adolescents incarcerated at the Yaoundé Central Prison were used to verify this hypothesis. The results allow us to conclude that learning mechanisms such as observation and imitation are at the root of the increase in delinquency among adolescents. These results suggest that a multifactorial approach should be taken into account in the study and prevention of juvenile delinquency, in order to ensure appropriate care.

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  • Justine Valérie MOGUE & Jacques-Phillipe TSALA TSALA & Raymond MBEDE, 2025. "Peer Relationships and Delinquency among Adolescents Incarcerated in the Central Prison of Yaounde," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(9), pages 9963-9971, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-9:p:9963-9971
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