Deviant and criminal Behavior of juveniles from the perspective of biological and psychological theories

Abstract

Studies addressing the biological and psychological explanations of deviant and antisocial criminal behavior are on the rise. Biological and psychological theories explain juvenile deviant and criminal behavior as a product of internal factors, whether genetic or psychological, rather than focusing solely on the social environment. The former focuses on biological predisposition or organic damage, while the latter focuses on personality disorders such as emotional deprivation or inappropriate learning during early childhood. This research paper also sheds light on how individual differences contribute to emotional regulation and impulse control in deviant behaviors.

In general, the convergence of biological and psychological theories indicates that both innate traits and acquired behaviors are crucial factors in understanding the complexities of deviant and criminal behavior. This multifaceted approach emphasizes the need to adopt a precise perspective on the origins of deviant behavior, recognizing the pivotal role of both heredity and environment, the nature of psychological factors, social interactions, and the negative effects of social change in the occurrence and growth of deviant and criminal behavior in society.

Based on the above, this topic will be addressed through biological and psychological theories in explaining deviant and criminal behavior of juveniles. Biological theories of deviant and criminal behavior include Cesare Lombroso's theory, the theory of biological degeneration, and theories of the developmental trend, through the biological-moral explanation and the physical-temperamental explanation. Psychological theories in explaining deviant and criminal behavior include the Canadian school theory and the Belgian school theory, in addition to the theory of psychoanalysis and deviant behavior, the theory of emotional problems and juvenile deviance, and finally the theory of self-perception and deviance.