Juvenile delinquency in educational environment in the series the end of the f***ing world season 1

Maulina Junita; Aang Fatihul Islam

doi:10.071025/yrxj3m88

Authors

Maulina Junita Universitas PGRI Jombang Author
Aang Fatihul Islam Universitas PGRI Jombang Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.071025/yrxj3m88

Keywords:

Literary Psychology, Trauma, Juvenile Delinquency, Psychosocial Development, Hierarchy of Needs

Abstract

This study aims to explore how trauma affects the personality development of James and Alyssa, and the factors influence their juvenile delinquency in the series The End of the F***ing World season 1. The researcher used Erikson ‘s Psychosocial Development theory and Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs theory. The data were collected from the script of the series as primary source of the analysis. The findings show that trauma causes confusion in personality growth, reflecting the most dominant stage: Identity vs Role confusion. Their delinquent acts are driven by unmet basic needs such as physiological needs, safety, love, and esteem. These are reflected in actions like running away from home, stealing, and accidental killing. This study also shows that the educational environment, such as family, school, and community influence their emotional and psychological growth. This series can also be used as a learning tool in English education, especially through critical reading, to help student understand character development and real-life issues.

Author Biography

Aang Fatihul Islam, Universitas PGRI Jombang

English Departement, Faculty of Education, Universitas PGRI Jombang

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