ETIOLOGY OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

In this paper, the author analyzes the issue of etiology, specifically the causes of juvenile delinquency. It is emphasized that determining the concept of the etiology of criminality is crucial for understanding the etiology of juvenile delinquency. In order to identify the causes and factors, or, more precisely, to determine the etiology of juvenile delinquency at an earlier stage, it is necessary to first understand the etiology of criminality in general. Through a comprehensive analysis of the etiology of criminality, conclusions can be drawn regarding why certain individuals choose to commit criminal acts. Specifically, an answer is sought to the question of what motivates some individuals to come into conflict with the law or become perpetrators of various offenses. The causes of crime and criminal behavior, the conditions that lead to their occurrence in practice, and the motives for committing crimes are fundamental questions in criminology, both theoretically and empirically. However, many issues in this area remain insufficiently researched and analyzed. Despite the existence of numerous theories, practical research, and scientific reflections on the causes of crime, there remains a limited understanding of these causes—whether they involve mass social phenomena or specific instances of criminal behavior. If the etiology of criminality refers to the reasons behind engaging in criminal behavior, then the etiology of juvenile delinquency is focused on uncovering the causes and factors that lead to delinquent behavior in children. Through the etiology of juvenile delinquency, the question of why children engage in delinquent acts is addressed. The author stresses that the etiology of juvenile delinquency aims to identify the roots of criminal behavior among children in society. By examining the etiology of juvenile delinquency, one can directly identify the factors—both objective and subjective—that influence children to become perpetrators of such acts. In general terms, the etiology of juvenile delinquency seeks to determine the reasons behind the prevalence of this phenomenon among children.