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Legitimacy of authority figures and legal socialization in adolescents across different sociocultural contexts

Fri, September 13, 8:00 to 9:15am, Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest, Floor: Ground floor, Room 1.11

Session Submission Type: Pre-arranged Panel

Abstract

Most studies on juvenile delinquency focus on factors that increase the likelihood of adolescents engaging in delinquent behavior. A smaller number of studies are interested in variables that may hinder/prevent this involvement. Within this scope, studies on legal socialization have become increasingly prominent. Legal socialization is the process through which individuals internalize social norms that control behavior and develop moral values that guide obedience to authority. Through the internalization of social norms, individuals become capable of inhibiting socially undesirable behaviors and acquire their own sense of "right" and "wrong." Within the realm of legal socialization, one must consider experiences and perceptions/beliefs related to authority figures, particularly the Police, during adolescence. This panel will present studies focused on this aspect, conducted in different contexts, considering elements of social vulnerability such as gender and socioeconomic status, as well as different societies where the sense of authority and, especially, the prestige/legitimacy of the police institution vary widely. The intention is to provide insights that foster discussion and reflection on improving the legal socialization processes of adolescents, considering guarantees for comprehensive protection.

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