The role of general family functioning in the quality of mother- daughter relationship of female African American juvenile offenders

Authors :: Petrocelli, John V.
Calhoun, Georgia B.
Glaser, Brian A.
Source :: Journal of Black Psychology. Nov, 2003, Vol. 29 Issue 4, 378-392
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: The role of adolescent- parent relationships in African American female juvenile delinquency is discussed. The results of the McMaster Family Assessment Device (FAD) and the Assessment of Interpersonal Relations show that mother- daughter relationships play a major role for such females.

Subjects :: Juvenile offenders -- Psychological aspects
African American criminals -- Psychological aspects
Parent and child -- Influence
Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
Psychology and mental health

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