Crime And Delinquency By Marilyn Fishoff: Article Analysis

Human Behavior of Social Environment Psychological Theories of Crime and Delinquency Marilyn Fishoff Long Island University

In the article, “Psychological Theories of Crime and Delinquency,” taken from, “The Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment,” it attempts to understand the reasoning behind delinquent behavior. This is a topic that has interested human behaviorist for generations, because the concept is hard to comprehend. We all know that everyone has an inner drive to do well. Everyone longs to be accepted, loved, and desired. If given the choice, no one would chose to commit a crime, or be involved in any harmful activity. Yet, anyone that has looked around at the world knows that in every generation there have been many terrible cases and stories of crime. This is one of the most alarming human behaviors, and there have been many theories that try to understand the reasons why this happens.

The article explores the connection between personality and crime, bringing down a study that was conducted in the 1950’s. 500 boys were gathered, each with a history of crime and delinquent behavior. Upon investigating the lives of each of the boys, the results
Instead of looking at those as “bad,” or “mean” people, I can look at them with pity for they are just acting out of pain and confusion. It is our job to make the world a safe and happy place. The role of a social worker is to deal with people that are confused and struggling. It is their job to guide their client, care, support, and help them in any way. Social workers that help clients overcome their inner turmoil and pain, may be preventing them from easing their pain in destructive ways such as crime and delinquent