Understanding Why Some Albanian Teens Go Off Track

Teen trouble is a big deal. It hurts not just the young people involved, but also their families and the whole community. To tackle this, experts look at different ideas to figure out why some teens act out. One of these ideas is Agnew's General Theory of Crime. It says that what happens in a teen's life, like at home, school, or with friends, can push them towards trouble. A recent study took a close look at this idea. It involved 1, 300 Albanian teens. The study found that Agnew's theory does a good job of predicting which teens might get into trouble. It showed that things like how a teen feels about themselves, their family life, friends, school, and where they live all play a big role. But this study is just a start. It has some limits, like only looking at one country and not all aspects of Agnew's theory. Still, it gives a good starting point for more research. Future studies could look at other countries or dive deeper into Agnew's ideas. Understanding why teens act out is important. It helps experts come up with better ways to guide them away from trouble. This study is a step in that direction.