RT Article
T1 The Relevance of the Dual Systems Model for Social Learning Theory: Testing for Moderation Effects
JF Criminal justice and behavior
VO 48
IS 12
SP 1788
OP 1804
A1 Wojciechowski, Thomas
LA English
YR 2021
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1774531879
AB Social learning theory is one of the most prominent criminological theories of the 20th century. The dual systems model represents an emerging framework in recent years, which may help to better understand how social learning processes are influenced by sensation-seeking and impulse control. This study utilized data from all waves of the Pathways to Desistance study. A series of mixed-effects models were utilized to test for moderating effects of these constructs on offending outcomes. Impulse control moderated the relationship between deviant peer association and offending frequency, indicating that high levels of both constructs predicted increased offending frequency. Sensation-seeking moderated the relationship between deviant peer association and odds of offending, indicating that high levels of both constructs were associated with greater odds of offending although this moderation effect was only marginally significant.
K1 Longitudinal
K1 Juveniles
K1 Impulsivity
K1 Self-control
K1 Peer influence
DO 10.1177/00938548211017927