A Phenomenological Study of Delinquent Adolescents' School Life Experiences

This study explores the school life experiences and adaptation processes of delinquent adolescents to better understand their needs and [rpvode effective support. In-depth interviews were conducted with seven adolescents who had received probation or juvenile court protection. Data were analyzed using Giorgi's phenomenological method, revealing six components: ‘personal characteristics’, ‘family environment’, ‘experience in school’, ‘out-of-school experience’, ‘adaptation factors of school life’, ‘efforts and hopes for school adaptation’. and 17 sub-components: ‘Internal personality traits’, ‘lifestyle habits’, ‘Communication problems’, ‘Economic difficulties’, ‘Peer relationships’, ‘Discrimination and prejudice’, ‘Conflicts with teachers’, ‘Learning interest’, ‘Class attitudes and grades’, ‘Study dropout’, ‘Psychological experiences after dropping out’, ‘New environment’, ‘Awareness of reality and beginning of learning’, ‘Changes and reflection’, ‘Support and empathy’, ‘Will to practice’, ‘Dreams about the future’, The Findings offer insights into tailored support strategies for school adaptation, educational therapy, and counseling, along with implications for the future research and practice.