Index comprised of six contrasting descriptive adjectives was used to measure incarcerated youths' perceived negative labeling from the perspective of parents, teachers, and peers. Results provided partial support for hypothesis that juveniles who choose a greater number of negative labels will report more frequent delinquent involvement. Labeling variables were significant predictors of general and serious delinquency but not drug-related offenses. (Contains 45 references and 3 tables.) (Author)