Family Functioning as Predictor towards Self-Concept among Delinquent Adolescents

The influence of family functioning on self-concept is crucial in adolescents’ development while negative family environment appears to be a risk factor in the development and maintenance of an adolescent’s behavior. this study aimed at determining the relationship between family functioning domains, adaptability, and cohesion with five domains of self-concept. the study employed survey research involving the administration of the family adaptability and cohesion evaluation scale (faces iii) and the tennessee self-concept scale (tscs). a total of 30 male adolescents who participated in a youth development program were involved in this study. results from correlation and multiple regression analyse indicated positive relationships between domains of family functioning and five domains of self-concept. it was suggested that treatment for family therapy should focus on self-concept and family functioning in an integrative fashion rather than as separate loci. positive family environment, effective parenting practices, and rebuilding adolescents’ self-concept should be incorporated in family-based intervention