The effect of family environment on crime among women: (A field study in the reforms of the Kurdistan Region-Iraq)

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the effects of the family environment on crime among women, through a range of factors, including the effects of deprivation of affection, gender discrimination, parental abuse, poor parental relationships, and the husband's inability to support his wife. The researcher used the descriptive analysis approach. The study population was defined as female prisoners in women's correctional facilities in the Kurdistan Region, totaling (150) convicted women. All members of the population were selected to form the main sample for the study using the comprehensive enumeration method. To collect data, a questionnaire consisting of (88) statements was prepared. After presenting it to experts, the questionnaire was validated for its apparent validity. It was also confirmed to have psychometric properties in terms of reliability and validity. After extracting and discussing the results, several conclusions were reached, the most important of which are:

- The use of unhealthy parenting methods, such as violence, deprivation of affection, discrimination between children based on gender, poor family relationships, constant quarrels between parents, and the absence of a healthy environment, are all factors that contribute to women committing crimes. It is obvious that every research is important according to the social space in which it is conducted. Conducting this research has two main aspects of its own importance, namely several points In practice, this study aims to conduct a number of scientific results on the impact of the family environment on women's crime in the Kurdistan Region, as well as ways and methods of coping through it It proposes to the reform and security agencies to take the most appropriate measures to combat women's crimes and reduce them.