Clustering of Endorsements of Techniques of Neutralization as Predictors of Offending Among College Students: A Latent Profile Analysis Approach

Past research has provided evidence that techniques of neutralization may be used to rationalize offending, and individuals who endorse such rationalizations demonstrate greater offending risk. However, there is a dearth of research focused on how the endorsement of multiple techniques of neutraliza...

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Main Author: Wojciechowski, Thomas (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Criminal justice review
Year: 2021, Volume: 46, Issue: 3, Pages: 326-340
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