Self-control as a general theory of crime

Low self-control theory will have an impact on criminological theory. G&H's arguments are too forcefully and intelligently made to be ignored. I anticipate that the theory will inspire a great deal of attention and research (and much of it may be in an attempt to prove them wrong). The valu...

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Main Author: Akers, Ronald L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 1991
In: Journal of quantitative criminology
Year: 1991, Volume: 7, Issue: 2, Pages: 201-211
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Keywords:
Control Theory
Criminological Theory
General Theory
Prior Control
Theoretical Linkage
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Summary:Low self-control theory will have an impact on criminological theory. G&H's arguments are too forcefully and intelligently made to be ignored. I anticipate that the theory will inspire a great deal of attention and research (and much of it may be in an attempt to prove them wrong). The value of self-control theory would be advanced even more, however, if G&H would grapple with the tautology problem, attend to theoretical linkages with prior control theory, and ease off a bit from the oppositional strategy in comparing their theory with other theories.
ISSN:1573-7799
DOI:10.1007/BF01268629