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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Autor principal: Thomas, Kyle J. (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2018
En: Journal of quantitative criminology
Año: 2018, Volumen: 34, Número: 1, Páginas: 313-341
Acceso en línea: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Palabras clave:
Delinquent attitudes
Measurement
Theory
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Sumario: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.
ISSN:1573-7799
DOI:10.1007/s10940-016-9336-3