Self-Control and Deviance: A Test of the General Theory of Crime in Argentina

被引:15
作者
Bobbio, Antonella [1 ]
Arbach, Karin [1 ]
Vazsonyi, Alexander T. [2 ]
机构
[1] UNC, IIPSI Inst Invest Psicol, CONICET, Cordoba, Argentina
[2] Univ Kentucky, Dept Family Sci, Lexington, KY USA
关键词
adolescents; Argentina; deviance; General Theory of Crime; self-control; EMPIRICAL-TEST; CRIMINAL OPPORTUNITY; PARENTING PROCESSES; GOTTFREDSON; FAMILY; DELINQUENCY; ADOLESCENT; SAMPLE; PERSONALITY; AGGRESSION;
D O I
10.1080/15564886.2018.1552222
中图分类号
DF [法律]; D9 [法律];
学科分类号
0301 ;
摘要
Gottfredson and Hirschi's General Theory of Crime (GTC) has been one of the most cited and tested theories in criminology. It posits to be in effect transcultural in its application and relevant for any norm-violating behaviors. As most empirical work has been completed in English speaking countries, the current study tested some of the main theoretical postulates in a sample of 214 Argentinean male adolescents, both offenders and non-offenders. More specifically, it tested the relationships between parental practices, self-control, criminal opportunities, and deviance. Findings provide evidence that offenders reported more deviant behaviors and more risk factors than non-offenders. They also provide partial empirical support for the main theoretical propositions. Maternal closeness, support. and monitoring had different effects on self-control and on deviance; both low self-control and opportunities had direct effects of deviant behaviors. Theoretical, research, and practical implications of study findings are discussed.
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页码:119 / 142
页数:24
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