Family Structure and Deviancy: an Anomie Perspective on Youth Behavior

This research delves into the intricate relationship between family structure and deviant behavioramong youth. The participants of this study were 400 volunteers/residents in three different barangays in DavaoCity, particularly the barangays Bunawan, Panacan, and Sasa. This study employs the quantitative, descriptivecorrelational research method through convenience sampling. The chi-square test is the tool that was used toanalyze the results of the study, and descriptive statistics are employed to illustrate the distributions andconnections among variables. The findings reveal significant correlations between family structure, anomie, andyouth deviance, highlighting the impact of family dynamics on adopting societal norms and values. Implicationsfor intervention strategies and policy initiatives to promote healthy family environments and mitigate youthdeviancy are discussed.