"Factors Influencing Deviant Behavior: An Analytical Study"

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the psychological and economic factors influencing deviant behavior through an interactive approach that highlights the interconnectedness of these factors in shaping the phenomenon. A theoretical analytical methodology was employed, drawn from a comprehensive study that addressed the social, psychological, and economic aspects of deviance. The theoretical framework was further supported by concepts derived from the works of Freud, Adler, Durkheim, and Merton. The research concluded that deviant behavior cannot be explained by a single dimension, but rather is the product of a complex interplay between psychological problems, such as emotional deprivation and feelings of inferiority, and oppressive economic conditions such as poverty, unemployment, and class inequality. The research also revealed the interactive relationship between psychological and economic factors, where each reinforces the other in creating an environment conducive to deviance, particularly in the absence of family and institutional support networks. The findings led to practical recommendations, including the necessity of developing preventative psychological interventions in impoverished environments and improving economic justice, along with proposing ideas for future research in this vital field.