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dc.contributor.authorBarcenas, Hallele O.
dc.date.accessioned2022-07-21T01:35:55Z
dc.date.available2022-07-21T01:35:55Z
dc.date.issued2014-04
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.cas.upm.edu.ph:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1249
dc.description.abstractMany street children in Manila had been involved in risky criminal behavior such as the case of jumper boys. Jumper boys are teenagers who climb open trucks during rush hours or traffic jams to steal metal, spare parts and merchandise such as cases of soft drinks and boxes of junk food. The researcher utilized a phenomenological study in order to understand the lived experiences of jumper boys, focusing on their perception and motivation of engaging in risky behavior and crime. Five children, who were in a processing center for children-in-conflict-with-the-law, were chosen as participants through criterion sampling and were invited for an in-depth interview to probe on their socio-demographic profile, attitudes and beliefs, motivation in engaging in risk behaviors, and feelings and thoughts about captivity and imprisonment. Emerging themes and patterns in responses were then analysed to provide illustrative cases of jumper phenomenon. The study also included recommendations as for a more appropriate and relevant intervention program in handling these children.en_US
dc.subjectChildren in Conflict with the Lawen_US
dc.subjectCrimeen_US
dc.subjectJumper Boysen_US
dc.subjectPhilippinesen_US
dc.subjectRisk Behavioren_US
dc.subjectStreet Childrenen_US
dc.titleA Study on risk behavior of street children in Manila: the case of "Jumper Boys"en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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