Candidate: Kiesha Warren

Degree of: Doctor of Philosophy

Department: Sociology

Title: Family Structure and Attachment and Their Role in Reducing Delinquency in the African American Family

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2002, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kercher Center, 2520 Sangren Hall

Committee:
Dr. Douglas Davidson, Chair
Dr. David Hartmann
Dr. Charles Crawford
Dr. Mark Orbe

Abstract:
This study used data from 4,808 African American youth from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health to explore the relationship between family structure, attachment and juvenile delinquency. Structural equation modeling was used. The study examines the historical development of African American family structures and discusses how those structures have acted as protective factors in reducing delinquency. The study indicated that regardless of family structure when a youth is attached to someone in the household structure delinquency will be reduced.

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