Ocena nasilenia demoralizacji jako istotny element modelu opiniowania psychologicznego w sprawach nieletnich
Assessment of demoralisation intensity as a significant element of the model of psychological evaluation in juvenile cases

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the research project was to develop a model of psychological assessment in juvenile cases corresponding to contemporary psychological knowledge and amended regulations regarding proceedings in cases of demoralization and juvenile delinquency. The provisions of the Act of June 9, 2022 on the support and social resocialization of minors apply in the scope of: proceedings in cases of demoralization (against persons who are over 10 years of age and who are not adults) and proceedings in cases of criminal acts (against persons who have committed such an act after the age of 13 but before the age of 17). The Act does not clearly explain the definition and criteria for recognizing demoralization of varying degrees. The legal act itself does not set a boundary between demoralized people, those at risk of demoralization, and those for whom the said threat does not occur. As part of the project, research was carried out with 117 psychology experts who assessed the importance of individual manifestations of demoralization (using a 5-point scale). Of the 47 factors indicated, according to the respondents, the most important factors are: regular mistreatment of the weaker, mobbing, bullying; animal abuse, regular use of intoxicants; practicing fornication, prostitution; burglary; arson. The least important factors are: listening to inappropriate music; improper eating habits; participation in demonstrations (e.g. regarding women’s rights, equality marches, etc.); negative attitude towards faith and religion. The result of the study was the development of an interview questionnaire taking into account various causes and manifestations of social maladjustment in juvenile, as well as risk and protective factors.

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