Sociodemographic characteristics of Turkish children and adolescents undergoing judicial examination (N=295).
| Variables | Boys (n=223) | Girls (n=72) | Total n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| ≤12 years | 12 | - | 12 (4.1) |
| 13-15 years | 198 | 69 | 267 (90.5) |
| 16-18 years | 13 | 3 | 16 (5.5) |
| Education level | |||
| Literate (finished elementary school) | 15 | 4 | 19 (6.4) |
| Primary school | 23 | 13 | 36 (12.2) |
| Secondary-High school | 185 | 55 | 240 (81.4) |
| Number of siblings | |||
| 1 | 11 | 2 | 13 (5.7) |
| 2-3 | 101 | 38 | 139 (47.1) |
| ≥4 | 111 | 32 | 143 (48.5) |
| Family income | |||
| Below minimum wage | 42 | 12 | 54 (18.3) |
| Minimum wage | 67 | 19 | 86 (29.2) |
| Above minimum wage | 114 | 41 | 155 (52.5) |
| Health status of parents | |||
| Both parents alive | 180 | 55 | 235 (79.7) |
| Loss of one parent | 14 | 1 | 15 (5.1) |
| Loss of both parents | 10 | 2 | 12 (4.1) |
| Parents divorced | 19 | 14 | 33 (11.2) |
| Employed during non-school hours | |||
| No | 173 | 60 | 233 (79.0) |
| Yes | 50 | 12 | 62 (21.0) |