Investigating the internal organizational factors influencing the emergence of crime-inducing deviant behaviors among soldiers

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1 Master of Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

2 PhD in International Law, Senior Researcher, Army Strategic Studies Center, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

This study aims to examine the impact of intra-organizational variables on the level of deviant behaviors leading to criminality among conscripted soldiers. Deviant behaviors is one of the major challenges in military environments. Factors such as the behavior of commanding officers, the relationships with fellow soldiers, and the quality of welfare and healthcare services can influence these behaviors. This research employed a descriptive-survey design, and data were collected using a questionnaire. The statistical population included Iranian Conscripted Basic Military Trainees. A sample of 541 soldiers was selected through a cluster random sampling method. Findings indicate a significant and inverse relationship between the level of soldier misconduct and three variables: the behavior of commanding officers, the quality of interactions with fellow soldiers, and the availability of welfare services. However, no significant relationship was found between healthcare services and the level of misconduct among soldiers.

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Criminal Law Research
Volume 17, Issue 1 - Serial Number 33
Papers
July 2026
Pages 149-162

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