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This article, Examining the Relation Between Adolescent Social Anxiety, Adolescent Commented [GM2R1]: Double spaced
Delinquency (Abstention) and Emerging Adulthood Relationship Quality, inquires into a study
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that was developed to find connections between mental well-being and juvenile crime offenses.
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It took place in six waves, with about 930 children, half of them female. The study questioned
into the personal lives of the teenagers, asking them if they had ever committed a series of
crimes among many other questions. The study determined to be inconclusive but intrigued as
to the question of anxiety directly connected to delinquency, but did discover that a path of
delinquency, when chosen, resulted in negative family relationships even years down the road.
The researchers also discovered that growing up in a home surrounded by bad influences and
family that does not care or pay much attention to a child can result in them acting out for
attention, boredom, or to follow in the footsteps of a previous family member or peer.

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My inquiry is mainly focused on how communities can help disadvantaged youth in low-income
areas avoid a life of criminal activity. If we can better understand what goes on in the minds and
hearts of teenagers and at-risk youth, we can better serve them and find a solution for the
problem. If anxiety is truly an issue related to crime, than perhaps more steps to care for young
peoples mental health in schools and in social environments. Mental wellbeing is paramount to
being a successful person inside and out, and I truly believe that anyone can become anything if
they have enough drive to do so. We should offer the same opportunities to all of the youth in
our societies and encourage them to be upstanding, benevolent members of their communities.
Teaching to give back is setting a good example for people who are learning and growing.

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This source is credible because I found it in the UNCC library database. It was conducted by
many scientists who used specific mathematical formulas to compute their results. Based on
their strict methods of conducting research, this seems credible to me.