Public perception of delinquency in minors, Hidalgo Colony

Authors

  • Dominga Guerrero-Muro Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
  • Fátima Murillo-Dávila Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
  • Angélica Proa-Ibarra Universidad Autónoma de Baja California

Keywords:

Social perception, minor offender, crime rates, responsibility, colony

Abstract

An investigation was carried out to analyze how the residents from the Colony of Hidalgo, Mexicali city, Baja California, perceive crime involving young offenders. An opinion poll was conducted to a sample made up of 93 people. A multiple choice inquiry with open questions was implemented. The analysis identified who are the people responsible for fighting against this problem, residents’ opinion about local authorities and their reaction when they witness or are victimized by offenders. According to public opinion, the poll reveals the most important factor causing delinquency in minors to exist and increase.

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Author Biographies

Dominga Guerrero-Muro, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California

Licenciatura en Psicología

Fátima Murillo-Dávila, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California

Licenciatura en Psicología

Angélica Proa-Ibarra, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California

Licenciatura en Psicología

References

CRUZ, E. 2010: Los Menores de Edad Infractores de la Ley Penal. Editora Porrúa, México, 536 p. ISBN: 9786070905469.

HEIN, A. 2005: Factores de riesgo y delincuencia juvenil: Revisión de literatura nacional e internacional. Fundación Paz ciudadana.

MOYA, M. 1994: Percepción de personas. En: Morales, J. F. (Coord.). Psicología Social. McGraw-Hill, Madrid, 93-119.

RUIZ, M. 2000: Menores Infractores. Ediciones Castillo, México.

Published

2014-03-13

How to Cite

Guerrero-Muro, D., Murillo-Dávila, F., & Proa-Ibarra, A. (2014). Public perception of delinquency in minors, Hidalgo Colony. Ciencia & Futuro, 4(1), 136–143. Retrieved from https://revista.ismm.edu.cu/index.php/revistacyf/article/view/919

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Senderos