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Testing criminological theory through causal mediation analysis: Current status and future directions

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  • Walters, Glenn D.
  • Mandracchia, Jon T.

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The purpose of this paper was three-fold: 1. Present an overview of the core requirements of causal mediation analysis; 2. Evaluate the quantity and quality of current mediation research in criminology and criminal justice; 3. Demonstrate the proper use of causal mediation analysis in testing criminological theory.

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  • Walters, Glenn D. & Mandracchia, Jon T., 2017. "Testing criminological theory through causal mediation analysis: Current status and future directions," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 49(C), pages 53-64.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:49:y:2017:i:c:p:53-64
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2017.02.002
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