Researcher at Tamilnadu Dr.Mgr Educational and Research institute
Research Interest My research interest is to explore whether feeling loved, emotionally secure and valued by a significant person can strengthen an individual's sense of belonging and responsibility, thereby supporting criminal desistance. Background of the Topic Criminal desistance is a gradual process through which individuals move away from offending and develop a crime-free life. Previous research has identified social relationships, identity change, personal agency and life circumstances as important influences on desistance. However, simply having family, friends or a partner may not be sufficient; the individual's subjective experience within these relationships may also matter. Feeling genuinely loved, emotionally secure and important to someone may create a sense of belonging and responsibility that encourages an individual to protect meaningful relationships and move away from offending. Therefore, this study explores whether felt love, emotional security and perceived mattering may contribute to criminal desistance.