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An empirical test of self-control theory in Roma adolescents

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  • Vazsonyi, Alexander T.
  • Jiskrova, Gabriela Ksinan
  • Ksinan, Albert J.
  • Blatný, Marek

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The current study tested the applicability of self-control theory in Roma adolescents, one of the largest ethnic minorities in Europe; it compared mean levels in deviance measures and correlates (parenting and low self-control) in Roma versus non-Roma Czech youth.

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  • Vazsonyi, Alexander T. & Jiskrova, Gabriela Ksinan & Ksinan, Albert J. & Blatný, Marek, 2016. "An empirical test of self-control theory in Roma adolescents," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 44(C), pages 66-76.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:44:y:2016:i:c:p:66-76
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2015.12.004
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    7. Liu, Dan & Vazsonyi, Alexander T., 2024. "How maternal and paternal parenting behaviors predict developmental changes in self-control and deviance during early adolescence," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 92(C).

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