An Examination of the Relationship Between Height and Delinquency

Height has been shown to influence social development, which can affect life outcomes such as involvement in delinquent behaviors. Previous studies have linked height to aggression but have not examined other delinquent behaviors. The current study examines multiple ways that height can affect viole...

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Main Author: Evans, Mary K. (Author)
Contributors: Anderson, Amy L. ; Simi, Pete
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: [2017]
In: Journal of developmental and life-course criminology
Year: 2017, Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Pages: 266-283
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Delinquency
Developmental Criminology
Height
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Summary:Height has been shown to influence social development, which can affect life outcomes such as involvement in delinquent behaviors. Previous studies have linked height to aggression but have not examined other delinquent behaviors. The current study examines multiple ways that height can affect violence, property offending, and alcohol use.
ISSN:2199-465X
DOI:10.1007/s40865-017-0055-8