Motivating factors of middle and upper class adolescents' stealing behavior in the Philippines: A qualitative study
Date of Publication
2009
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
Subject Categories
Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Thesis Adviser
Marshall Valencia
Abstract/Summary
Stealing behavior of western countries differentiate from eastern countries. Consequently a qualitative research was done to explore the different motivating factors for stealing behavior of middle and upper class adolescents in the Philippines. 12 participants, (3 middle-class males, 3 middle-class females, 3 upper-class males, and 3 upper-class females) were interviewed about stealing motivations. Results show that Experience, Social Influence, Family, and Coping as motivating factors. Results discussed provide a better understanding about adolescent stealing behavior and could provide ways in minimizing and eliminating the behavior for future studies.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15022
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
90, [7] leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Theft
Recommended Citation
Gagto, J., Pacheco, J. D., & Tabang, J. T. (2009). Motivating factors of middle and upper class adolescents' stealing behavior in the Philippines: A qualitative study. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/9303
