What is most important, in my opinion, is that the study indicates the need for further research and examination of the various factors involved in crime and delinquency.
The study is therefore important in various regards. Firstly, it is important in finding the specific offenses for which there is an interaction between age and peer interaction. This demonstrates not only age groups and activities for which targeted youth programs can be created, but also that it is important to specify rather than generalize such research. Secondly, the study is important in highlighting still existing gaps in the current research. The authors themselves state that this was one of their aims: to provide a basis for future research.
In general, I feel that the researchers have conducted thorough and targeted research in order to provide their findings in terms of their hypothesis. The results are also clear and to the point, demonstrating not only the family, parents and educators to develop individual identities, it is vital that they receive leadership in this regard. One way in which to do this is to demonstrate an understanding of the issues and problems that sometimes lead to criminal activities. Studies such as the one examined here are important stepping stones to accomplishing this.
