Morality, delinquent peer association, and criminogenic exposure: (How) does change predict change?

According to the Situational Action Theory, stronger morality inhibits the perception of alternatives to law-breaking action, thus lessening the probability of crime and delinquency. Research indicates that morality might be affected by delinquent peer association and in turn affect criminogenic exp...

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Main Author: Chrysoulakis, Alberto P. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: European journal of criminology
Year: 2022, Volume: 19, Issue: 2, Pages: 282-303
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Criminogenic exposure
Delinquent peer association
Development
Linear growth modelling
Morality
Situational Action Theory
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Summary:According to the Situational Action Theory, stronger morality inhibits the perception of alternatives to law-breaking action, thus lessening the probability of crime and delinquency. Research indicates that morality might be affected by delinquent peer association and in turn affect criminogenic exposure. This article studies how morality develops during late adolescence using data from the longitudinal project Malmö Individual and Neighbourhood Development Study. Using linear growth modelling, the study finds that a decrease in morality is associated with a simultaneous increase in delinquency peer association. No change in criminogenic exposure was detected. The results are discussed alongside theoretical and methodological implications.
ISSN:1741-2609
DOI:10.1177/1477370819896216