Self-Control and Delinquency in China: Examining the Mediating Role of Thoughtfully Reflective Decision Making

Since Gottfredson and Hirschi proposed the general theory of crime, the direct link between self-control and delinquency has gained strong empirical support. The indirect link, however, remains understudied. Meanwhile, although Gottfredson and Hirschi argued that self-control theory can be applied i...

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Authors: Wang, Xia (Author) ; Gricius, Matthew (Author) ; Zhang, Wenrui (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: Criminal justice and behavior
Year: 2023, Volume: 50, Issue: 10, Pages: 1456-1481
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