Psychosocial profile of Juvenile Delinquents Sneha Mittal 1* , Sanjay Kumar 2 , Sandeep Singh Rana 3 1 Research Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, India. 2 Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, India. 3 Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, India. *sneha.reikimaster@gmail.com ABSTRACT The indulgence of the adolescent population in criminal acts has been increasing and is a very burning issue today. This study explores the temperamental and character traits along with psychosocial factors that might enhance criminal behavior among adolescents (juvenile delinquents). To examine the personality profile and social factors that may be responsible for the occurrence of criminal/offensive acts among Juvenile Delinquents. The sample included 35 juveniles recruited during their imprisonment in District Observation Home. The Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) by Cloninger (1999) and a self-constructed psychosocial survey were administered. Results found that Novelty Seeking and Self Directedness have a significant negative and positive correlation with crime respectively while Self-Transcendence was non-significant.The psychosocial factors do play role in increasing offensive activities supporting the Nature versus Nurture concept works as competing factors in shaping the behavior outcome. Keywords Juvenile Delinquency, Temperament & Character.Psychosocial factors. 1.Introduction In the nation of largest population, it is unfortunate that the rate of adolescents getting involved in delinquency is increasing. It is a debatable issue whether the temperament ought to be attributed to these criminal acts and also social factors. Though personality traits can be attributed to offensive behavior [1]. As per nature versus nurture theory, both the temperament as well as environment play competitive role in shaping the decisions and actions of a person. Thus, it becomes necessary to explore the possible reasons behind such offensive behavior committed by adolescents. In the Indian Laws, boys and girls under age 16 and 18 respectively who are liable towards judiciary due to committing a crime are juvenile delinquent [2]. The rate of juvenile cases is rising every year with the involvement of boys more than girls [2]. Heinous crimes like Rape, Murder, Attempt to Murder, Sexual Harassment, Assault, Cheating, Robbery, Stalking, Kidnapping and Abduction Riots, Human Trafficking, Illegal trespass are not negligible by juveniles. Wutan Huatan Jisuan Jishu Volume XVII, Issue I, January/ 2021 ISSN:1001-1749 Page No:518