Communication Deviance and Inconsistent Control in Family: A Study on Male Juvenile Offenders

The purpose of the present research was to determine the role of perceived communication deviance and inconsistent control (Parental) in the family of maleJuvenile offenders (age 12 yrs-18 yrs) through its comparison with their non-offender counterparts. Sample of the present research consisted of 200 adolescents divided into two groups of offenders and non- offenders from low socioeconomic status. General Scale of Family Assessment Measure-Version III (FAM-III) was administered in order to measure the level of Communication, whereas Dyadic Relationship Scale was used to measure Control among the family members of male offenders and non offenders. Student’s t-test was calculated in order to determine the difference in the level of Communication, and Control among family members of both groups. The results showed significant differences on the variables of Communication and Control among the family members of offenders and their non- offender counterparts. The problem of relationship between family and the adolescent children should be taken into consideration while designing effective programs for the prevention of delinquency.