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Exploring the Moral Emotions among Juvenile Delinquents in the Maldives

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: HRMARS - Many societies around the world face challenges posed by juvenile delinquency, and within this context, moral emotions are highly applicable both to the understanding of the problem and the potential solutions. This study analyses juvenile delinquency in the context of the Maldives and the potential of moral emotions – guilt, shame, empathy, and remorse. This study incorporates Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, Bandura’s Social Learning Theory, and Agnew’s General Strain Theory. The results of the study indicate that moral emotions are crucial in juvenile behavior and the outcomes of decisions made. The study demonstrates the importance of understanding the socio-cultural context of the Maldives in designing moral emotions and developing socio moral scaffolding, therefore reducing delinquent behavior and aid positive development within the youth.

Source: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v16-i2/27286

Authors: Uyoon Fazeel Mohamed, Saeid Motevalli

Institution: UCSI University

Language: English

Topic: Crime Patterns and Interventions

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7127584188