A psychodiagnostic study of adolescent stealing

Lewis, Deborah A

Title: A psychodiagnostic study of adolescent stealing
Creator: Lewis, Deborah A
Subject: Theft -- Research -- South Africa
Subject: Theft -- Psychology
Subject: Juvenile delinquency -- South Africa -- Case studies
Subject: Juvenile delinquency -- Research -- Methodology
Subject: Projective techniques for teenagers -- Research
Subject: Adolescent psychology
Date Issued: 1979
Date: 1979
Type: Thesis
Type: Masters
Type: MA
Identifier: vital:3121
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1005982
Identifier: Theft -- Research -- South Africa
Identifier: Theft -- Psychology
Identifier: Juvenile delinquency -- South Africa -- Case studies
Identifier: Juvenile delinquency -- Research -- Methodology
Identifier: Projective techniques for teenagers -- Research
Identifier: Adolescent psychology
Description: Studies on delinquency fall into two groups, a statistical orientation and a qualitative approach. This study adopted the latter approach using Maslow's theory to investigate the relationship between unmet needs and stealing. It also attempted to explicate the function of stealing for each individual and focused upon interpersonal and intrapersonal aspects. The Rorschach, Thematic Apperception Test and the Draw a Person Test were administered to four white male adolescents who had stolen. Their ages ranged from 14 to 17 years. An analysis of each test was completed focusing upon the needs of the individual. In addition the case history and impressions gained during testing were included. It was found that unmet needs had resulted in stealing. Their personalities displayed common characteristics but differences were also evident. A summary was provided and the implications for therapy were then discussed.
Format: 276 pages
Format: pdf
Publisher: Rhodes University
Publisher: Faculty of Humanities, Psychology
Language: English
Rights: Lewis, Deborah A

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