An Integrative Assessment of Self-Control, Deviant Friendships, and Fraudulent Behavior

Decades of research consistently support the link between poor self-control or deviant friendships with undesirable behavior. Rather than treating these theories as rival explanations, this study presents an assessment that explores a potential interconnection between self-control and social learnin...

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1. VerfasserIn: Robinson-Smith, Tony 1964- (VerfasserIn)
Beteiligte: Crichlow, Vaughn J. ; Robertson, O. Nicholas ; Scott, Jason D.
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2023
In: American journal of criminal justice
Jahr: 2023, Band: 48, Heft: 1, Seiten: 273-293
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Deviant peers
Differential Association
General theory of crime
Self-control theory
Social Learning
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Zusammenfassung:Decades of research consistently support the link between poor self-control or deviant friendships with undesirable behavior. Rather than treating these theories as rival explanations, this study presents an assessment that explores a potential interconnection between self-control and social learning (differential association) in the prediction of deviant outcomes. Specifically, this investigation analyzes the mediating and moderating impact of deviant peer association upon the relationship between self-control and self-reported fraudulent behavior (academic dishonesty). Data gathered from an anonymous survey of undergraduate students (n = 490) generated findings that suggest deviant friendships mediate and moderate the association between self-control and fraudulent behavior. The implications of these findings are discussed.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/s12103-021-09642-9