Percepción de la delincuencia juvenil

Abstract

The current investigation, within the framework of the degree work Perception of Delinquency, was held in the Condor Loma neighborhood of the Santa Rosa Parish, belonging to Ambato city Tungurahua province. The main objective of this study was to explore the perception of the inhabitants regarding the growing phenomenon of criminal behavior among the youth population in the community. identifying the underlying factors that lead to the stigmatization of adolescents, this work aimed to provide a deep understanding of the social perception of juvenile delinquency. At the same time, it will allow interventions to be designed that are specifically adapted to the needs of the community, strengthening collaboration between residents to effectively address this problem. The methodology used was based on a quantitative approach implementing a structured survey built from a previously designed and validated instrument. In addition, it supports you with a solid theoretical framework that provides truthful and contextualized information. The results obtained through this study reveal common patterns of perception. This work contributes not only to academic knowledge about the incidence of juvenile delinquency, but also to the development of practical and applicable strategies to address this phenomenon in the aforementioned community. Collaboration among residents. supported by a comprehensive empirical and theoretical approach, which constitutes a significant step towards the construction of a safer environment in the Cóndor Loma neighborhood