期刊名称：Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies
印刷版ISSN：2519-089X
电子版ISSN：2519-0326
出版年度：2022
卷号：8
期号：2
页码：241-250
DOI：10.26710/jbsee.v8i2.2212
语种：English
出版社：CSRC Publishing
摘要：This research was an effort to find prevalence and causes of delinquency among juveniles with deafness enrolled in special education institutions. Design/Methodology/Approach: Population was the teachers of deaf juveniles enrolled in public and private sector of Special Education schools and centers in Punjab. The population of the study included all special education teachers working with deaf children. A Sample of 60 teachers was selected by using simple random sampling technique. Instrument was a self-structured questionnaire consisting of two parts, the first part of questionnaire addressed the demographics of special education teachers and second part consisted of statements on five points Likert type scale (Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree) on prevalence and causes of delinquent behaviors. The validity and reliability of questionnaire was ensured. The data was collected from special education teachers, through email, social media, on telephone and by conducting in person and online meetings. The acquired data was analyzed in terms of frequencies and percentages through descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: The major findings showed that Deaf Juveniles were involved in delinquent behaviors such as smoking, drug addiction, and theft/snatching. Implications/Originality/Value: The conclusions were drawn, and recommendations were given to Directorate General of Special Education and to the management of private sector of special education institutions to take practical measures for the prevention of delinquent behaviors among juveniles with deafness.
