SOCIOLOGICAL REVIEW OF THE NEXUS BETWEEN DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR ANDMENTAL HEALTH

Authors

  • Abdullateef Ibrahim Bidemi Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos Author
  • Fanu Omolade Oyindamola Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos Author
  • Ibrahim Olanrewaju Sodiq Department of Sociology, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos Author
  • Taiwo, Tayo Amos Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State Author
  • Abdulganiyu Abdulazeez Opeyem Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos Author

Keywords:

Deviant behaviour, Health, Labelling theory and Mental health

Abstract

It is incontrovertible that deviant behaviour in any human society reflects the presence of social norms.
This paper sociologically unravelled the nexus between deviant behaviour and mental health, coupled with
a close review of existing literature; the paper begins by unfolding the conceptual clarifications of deviant
behaviour and mental health and subsequently opened a discourse on the nexus between deviant behaviour
and mental health. The paper concluded through a careful review of existing literature that deviant
behaviour has a significant connection with mental health, especially when considered from human
sociocultural perspectives. Applying the labelling theory, the conclusion was also made that cultural
norms and values impact the determinant of who is a deviant and how such an act of deviance can be
labelled mental illness. Insert the suggestions?

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Published

2025-05-15

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022): AJASSE

Section

Articles