Revisiting Delinquent Attitudes: Measurement, Dimensionality and Behavioral Effects
This study examines whether single-item attitude measures commonly used in research adequately capture adolescent attitudes towards specific delinquent behaviors. It also explores whether delinquent attitudes form a unidimensional or multidimensional construct. Finally, this study tests Ajzen and Fi...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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2018
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Journal of quantitative criminology
Year: 2018, Volume: 34, Issue: 1, Pages: 313-341 |
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Volltext (Resolving-System) |
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Summary: | This study examines whether single-item attitude measures commonly used in research adequately capture adolescent attitudes towards specific delinquent behaviors. It also explores whether delinquent attitudes form a unidimensional or multidimensional construct. Finally, this study tests Ajzen and Fishbein's principle of compatibility to determine if delinquent attitudes have a behavior-specific and a situation-specific effect on behavior. |
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ISSN: | 1573-7799 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s10940-016-9336-3 |