RT Article T1 The General Factor of Self-Control and Cost Consideration: A Critical Test of the General Theory of Crime JF Crime & delinquency VO 65 IS 6 SP 731 OP 771 A1 Vaughan, Tyler J. A1 Ward, Jeffrey T. A1 Bouffard, Jeff LA English YR 2019 UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1665721294 AB The general theory of crime proposes that the components that make up self-control increase crime by "affecting the calculation of the consequences of one's acts" (i.e., cost consideration). Despite receiving empirical attention, little is known about the validity of this aspect of the theory because a general factor of self-control has not been empirically linked to cost consideration. As recent research supports the existence of a general factor, this study examines the impact of a general factor and specific factors on cost consideration and offending intentions. Results support the existence of a general factor, which has a large direct effect on offending intentions, but only a small indirect effect, in contrast to the theory's predictions. Implications for the theory and future research are presented. K1 Self-control K1 Elements of self-control, K1 Dimensionality K1 Bifactor DO 10.1177/0011128718776213