While investigating why juveniles spray grafitti, a researcher extensively interviews one thirteen year-old who was caught spraying grafitti. The researcher paid careful attention to the specific conditions of this juvenile offender that led to his act, such as: his relationship with his parents, his peers, his psychological health, his biological health, his educational experiences, his contact with role models, and his exposure to media. This study is a good example of what type of causal explanation?

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The study is a good example of idiographic explanation, which focuses on the unique set of circumstances or factors that lead to a particular event or behavior in a single case or a small number of cases. This approach is detailed and seeks to understand the complexity of the individual case.

While Investigating Why Juveniles Spray Grafitti, a Researcher Extensively Interviews