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Unga mäns våldsbrott: En kvalitativ studie om faktorer bakom unga mäns våldsbrott i det svenska samhället
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
2023 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Violent crime by young men : A qualitative interview study on factors behind young men's violent crimes in the swedish society (English)
Abstract [sv]

Våldsbrott i det svenska samhället är ett socialt problem som har ökat markant. Denna uppsats undersöker vad som gör att unga män är mer benägna till att begå våldsbrott än unga kvinnor. Studien grundar sig i åtta olika individers erfarenhet och upplevelser inom områden som innefattar polis, socialtjänst, skola, skyddsjour och tidigare kriminella. I uppsatsen tillämpas hermeneutiken för att förstå deltagarnas levda livsvärld. Uppsatsen utgår från en kvalitativ ansats där semistrukturerade kvalitativa intervjuer agerar underlag. I analysen används teorierna om maskulinitet av Raewyn Connell, sociala band av Thomas Scheff, Thomas Scheff & Suzanne Retzingers teori om emotioner och våld, samt Travis Hirschis sociala bandteori i social kontrollteori. Motivation och drivkrafter till våld som kommer fram i resultatet är bland annat manskonstruktioner, socialiseringsprocesser, diverse känslor och eftersträvan av materiell rikedom. Uppsatsen har stor betydelse för att främja social hållbarhet i samhället. Detta genom att upprätthålla social ordning, trygghet och trivsel. Genom att analysera och förstå de sociala, kulturella och strukturella faktorer som bidrar till unga mäns våldsbrott bidrar uppsatsen till ökad kunskap inom området.

Abstract [en]

Violent crime in Swedish society is a social problem that has increased significantly. This essay examines what makes young men more likely to commit violent crimes than young women. The study is based on the experience and experiences of eight different individuals in areas that include the police, social services, schools, shelters and former criminals. In the essay, hermeneutics is applied to understand the lived life world of the participants. The essay is based on a qualitative approach where semi-structured qualitative interviews act as a basis. The analysis uses the theories of masculinity by Raewyn Connell, social bonds by Thomas Scheff, Thomas Scheff & Suzanne Retzinger's theory of emotions and violence, and Travis Hirschi's social bond theory in social control theory. Motivation and driving forces for violence that emerge in the result are, among other things, male constructions, socialization processes, various emotions and the pursuit of material wealth. The essay is of great importance for promoting social sustainability in society. This is by maintaining social order, safety and well-being. By analyzing and understanding the social, cultural and structural factors that contribute to young men's violent crime, the essay contributes to increased knowledge in the field.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2023. , p. 67
Keywords [en]
Violent crime, criminality, young men, male norms, social development, living conditions
Keywords [sv]
Våldsbrott, kriminalitet, unga män, mansnormer, samhällsutveckling, livsvillkor
National Category
Sociology
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-51084OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-51084DiVA, id: diva2:1776260
Subject / course
Sociology
Educational program
Social Change and Social Sustainability, 180 credits
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Available from: 2023-06-28 Created: 2023-06-27 Last updated: 2023-06-28Bibliographically approved

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