The literature helped in the provision of sufficient information concerning the statistics of the adolescent men who are exposed to crime due to poverty in the society. The sources give an elaborate analysis of the cases of crime as a result of poverty in the adolescent men, in the society. The sources also outlines the role of poverty as a cause of criminal activities among the adolescent men in the U.S.
The overall strengths of the sources used involves the provision of statistical evidence in analyzing the relationship between crime and poverty among the adolescent youths. The sources are also contain adequate information for research on crime and poverty levels among the adolescent men in the U.S. The sources are also reliable and valid since the authors are experienced in social and psychological studies.
The overall weaknesses of the sources involves the generalizations of the causes of crime rather than being specific on poverty as a cause of poverty among the adolescent men. The information provided by the sources is subject to the rapid changes and developments in the society. The information from sources contains general information concerning both men and women at adolescent rather than being specific on men.
The appropriate ways of handling and management of the problem of poverty are not provided in most of the sources. The specific solutions to the criminal activities are not provided in the sources.
The next steps of research involves the provision of specific information concerning the ways to handle the cases of crime by regulating poverty levels among the adolescent men in the U.S. Research also involves collection and analysis of data in order to determine the relationship between poverty and crime levels among the adolescent men.
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