Psychosocial Experiences of Juvenile Detainees in Turkiye: An analysis of Environmental Factors from an Ecological Systems Perspective.

ABSTRACT: This study examined the relationship between the psychosocial characteristics of juvenile detainees in three different juvenile detention centers in Türkiye and their environmental conditions. Conducted from the perspective of ecological systems theory, the research aimed to evaluate the effects of reciprocal interaction between a juvenile's internal state and their external environment on rehabilitation. Analyses conducted using methods such as one-way ANOVA and multivariate path analysis revealed a strong relationship between psychological well-being and perceived safety and fundamental environmental factors such as structure, freedom, and support. Path analysis showed that a strong perception of structure defined as the clear rules, routines, and predictability of the prison environment

SUBMITTER: Yuksel CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12916879 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature