The risky factors of crime/criminal behaviors: arba minch and jinka jails

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International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
7
Article ID: 
8403
6 pages
Research Article

The risky factors of crime/criminal behaviors: arba minch and jinka jails

Mesfin Balgu and Yihunselam Asrat

Abstract: 

This study aimed to identify the risky factors of crime or criminal behavior. To find out the clear factors Cross-sectional descriptive research design used to run the study. Approximately around 203 participants were involved in the study though 20 of questionnaires voided from the study because of its invalid information. And Simple random sampling method has used to select the research participants. In the process of data analysis SPSS 20 version has employed. According to the findings, the experience of crime/criminal behavior and big-five personality dimensions have statistically insignificant association among each other (2= 33.674, and p ‹ 0.005) even though neuroticisms dimension of personality has a little association with the experience of crime (M=11.99 & SD =5.58). On the other hand, Statistically insignificant relationship found in between experience of crime/criminal behavior and the inmates’ knowledge and attitude towards crime/criminal behavior (r=.141, 0.057). Similarly, statistically insignificant difference observed among male and female inmates’ knowledge towards crime or criminal behavior (F (1,182) =2.556, p> 0.05). Additionally, Substance abuse and the experience of crime has statically insignificant relationship (r= -0.075 and the Sig. (2-Tailed) =0.310). Personality factors have little contribution in the increment in the rate and prevalence of crime. Nerveless changes observed in the areas of criminal justice system yet still it needs reform and transformation to fulfill the need of the community in Ethiopia. Using holistic approach is a vital mechanism to advance young citizens’ knowledge and attitude towards crime/criminal behaviors. That is directly or indirectly increases the productivity of the nation because crime is one of the big obstacles for the development of the nation.

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