Parents and peers as factors contributing to the moral perception of right and wrong of juvenile delinquents and the contribution of intervention in changing this moral perception

Juvenile delinquency is prevalent in the present society. This study aims to identify the moral perception of right and wrong of juvenile delinquents and the contribution of intervention in changing this perception. Two factors are said to influence the delinquents moral perception specifically parents and peers. Researchers determined how these variables contribute to individuals delinquent behavior. The sample was composed of ten (N=10) male juvenile delinquents currently admitted in the Manila Youth Rehabilitation Center. Semi-structured in-depth interview was used to gather data and content analysis to analyze relevant data. Results showed that peers are more influential in the formation of juvenile delinquents moral perception. Parent influences only play secondary but an equally significant role. Through intervention, delinquents have experienced changes in their moral perception but there is a need for more professionally administered treatments to better their rehabilitation