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The role of peer delinquency and unstructured socializing in explaining delinquency and substance use: A state-of-the-art review

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  • Hoeben, Evelien M.
  • Meldrum, Ryan C.
  • Walker, D'Andre
  • Young, Jacob T.N.

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Peer delinquency and unstructured socializing have been identified as important correlates of delinquency and substance use. This state-of-the-art review explicates research into these associations to identify important trends in the literature and directions for future research.

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  • Hoeben, Evelien M. & Meldrum, Ryan C. & Walker, D'Andre & Young, Jacob T.N., 2016. "The role of peer delinquency and unstructured socializing in explaining delinquency and substance use: A state-of-the-art review," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 47(C), pages 108-122.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:47:y:2016:i:c:p:108-122
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2016.08.001
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