Analysis of the Social, Economic, and Cultural Factors Leading to Violence (Youth Perspective) Al-Qouz Locality as a Model, South Kordofan State

Abstract

This study was conducted in South Kordofan State, Al-Qoz locality, from 2020 to 2024. It aimed to identify the social, economic, and cultural factors leading to violence among youth. The paper adopted a descriptive approach. Data were collected via a questionnaire from 100 targeted individuals, selected from a random sample of youth. The data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program. One of the most important findings of the study is that the weak role of social institutions has contributed to the spread of violence among youth in the study community. Violence is widespread among children of troubled families suffering from family disintegration. Furthermore, the lack of interaction between parents and children within the home breeds resentment and deviance. The prevailing culture in society leads to violence in some communities. The study recommended encouraging creativity and supporting positive thinking among youth, addressing thorny youth issues that pose a threat to social security and conflict with societal values. It also recommended instilling virtuous moral values in young people through community awareness, developing educational curricula that are appropriate to students’ interests, and teaching children the positive roles of interacting and forming social relationships.