RT Article
T1 An Integrative Assessment of Self-Control, Deviant Friendships, and Fraudulent Behavior
JF American journal of criminal justice
VO 48
IS 1
SP 273
OP 293
A1 Robinson-Smith, Tony 1964-
A2 Crichlow, Vaughn J.
A2 Robertson, O. Nicholas
A2 Scott, Jason D.
LA English
YR 2023
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1883306795
AB 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.
K1 Deviant peers
K1 Differential Association
K1 General theory of crime
K1 Self-control theory
K1 Social Learning
DO 10.1007/s12103-021-09642-9