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Problems of cross-cultural criminology no more! Testing two central tenets of Self-Control Theory across 28 nations

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  • Vazsonyi, Alexander T.
  • Ksinan, Albert J.
  • Javakhishvili, Magda

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The current investigation tested two tenets from self-control theory regarding its cross-national validity and applicability, namely the extent to which (1) parenting behaviors (closeness and monitoring) were associated with low self-control, and (2) the extent to which opportunities (two competing operationalizations: routine activities or peer deviance) and low self-control independently (and synergistically) predicted deviant behaviors.

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  • Vazsonyi, Alexander T. & Ksinan, Albert J. & Javakhishvili, Magda, 2021. "Problems of cross-cultural criminology no more! Testing two central tenets of Self-Control Theory across 28 nations," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 75(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:75:y:2021:i:c:s0047235221000477
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2021.101827
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