Check out Dr. Cavanagh's latest article, How Does Juvenile Offending Relate to Mothers’ Aspirations and Expectations for Their Sons? in the Journal of Research on Adolescence. We found that mothers of juvenile justice system involved youth expectations for their child's success were lower than their aspirations, reflecting a discrepancy between what mothers felt was important for their child’s future and what they considered likely to happen. As their children continued to engage in delinquent acts, mothers’ expectations for their sons’ future success diminished, particularly for younger youths.
Search
Recent Posts
See AllCongratulations are in order for undergraduate research assistant Claire Chie, whose independent research project, "The Role of Protective Factors in Antisocial Behavior Among Court-Involved Youth," w
Congratulations are in order for undergraduate research assistant Zarria Bronner, whose independent research project, "The Association Between Mental Health Needs, Detention, and Recidivism Among Just
Dr. Cavanagh's latest article, How do Adolescents Develop Legal Cynicism? A Test of Legal Socialization Mechanisms Among Youth Involved in the Justice System, was recently published in Justice Quarter