The Correlation between Neglectful Parenting and Social Relations towards Juvenile Delinquency in Vocational High School Students

Adolescence is a period when individuals seek to discover their identity and understand themselves. During this stage, adolescents explore new experiences, including encountering various challenges, both positive and negative, within emotional turbulence and their family and social environments. The factors influencing juvenile delinquency include neglectful parenting and social relationships. This study aims to examine the relationship between neglectful parenting and social relationships in relation to juvenile delinquency among vocational high school (SMK) students. The study population consists of students from SMK “X” in Surabaya. The sampling technique used is Quota Sampling, referring to Krejcie’s table, resulting in a total sample of 205 students. This research adopts a quantitative approach, utilizing data collection methods through validated and reliable scales. The instruments used include the juvenile delinquency scale, the neglectful parenting scale, and the social relationship scale. Data analysis was conducted using Spearman's rho non- parametric correlation. The results indicate a positive correlation between neglectful parenting and juvenile delinquency among vocational high school students. This suggests that the higher the level of neglectful parenting, the greater the likelihood of delinquent behavior in adolescents. Additionally, the findings show a negative correlation between social relationships and juvenile delinquency, meaning that the stronger an adolescent’s social relationships, the lower their tendency toward delinquent behavior.