Such contacts gave the boys positive feedback and shared activities, even if these encouraged further delinquent behavior.

The type of delinquent behavior is also important.

For example, extroverted youths are more likely to engage in delinquent behavior.

Psychiatrists say these feelings may lead to adolescent depression and delinquent behavior.

Consequently, they may be more likely to engage in delinquent behavior, compared to other children who do well.

They have also taken a micro focus point of view in determining the relationship between low self-esteem and delinquent behavior.

Education was identified as the best possible means by which to address and minimise delinquent behaviour.

The study took into account various social and family factors that have previously been linked to delinquent behavior.

Some adolescents also reported significant declines in delinquent behavior like the use of drugs and alcohol after their mothers left welfare.

Young people raised in religious families have a much lower chance of participating in delinquent behaviors.