Cynicism, Fear, Communication, And Knowledge Of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Aids) Among Juvenile Delinquents

    Authors

    M. M. Lanier;J. J. Sloan

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Crime Delinq.

    Keywords

    SEXUAL-BEHAVIOR; ADOLESCENTS; ATTITUDES; EDUCATION; HIV; Criminology & Penology

    Abstract

    Understanding altitudes toward AIDS among institutionalized juveniles is a crucial issue for administrators of health education programs. This study examined cynicism, fear communication skills, and the impact of AIDS education. The results indicated that education is significantly related to objective knowledge and to cynicism about AIDS, but is not related to other attitudes about AIDS. Membership in racial minority groups was correlated with lower objective knowledge scores and greater cynicism. Although females possessed slightly less knowledge about AIDS, they were less cynical and reported practicing more precautionary behavior than males. Implications of these findings for juvenile correctional policy are discussed.

    Journal Title

    Crime & Delinquency

    Volume

    42

    Issue/Number

    2

    Publication Date

    1-1-1996

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    231

    Last Page

    243

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:A1996UE26900005

    ISSN

    0011-1287

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