Testing key concepts of three delinquency theories in a multi-national sample of adolescents

We test the generalizability of three mainstream delinquency theories across different cultural contexts by differentiating their core theoretical elements in general strain theory (economic stress, negative life events, victimization), social learning theory (deviant friends, beliefs) and social co...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:  
Bibliographische Detailangaben
VerfasserInnen: Haen Marshall, Ineke (Verfasst von) ; Kokkalera, Stuti (Verfasst von) ; Marshall, Chris E. (Verfasst von)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2024
In: Deviant behavior
Jahr: 2024, Band: 45, Heft: 12, Seiten: 1759-1786
Online-Zugang: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Verfügbarkeit prüfen: HBZ Gateway
Schlagwörter:
Kriminalität
Kriminalitätstheorie
Kultur
Kriminologie
Empirische Forschung
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:We test the generalizability of three mainstream delinquency theories across different cultural contexts by differentiating their core theoretical elements in general strain theory (economic stress, negative life events, victimization), social learning theory (deviant friends, beliefs) and social control theory (self-control, social bonds, parental supervision). We draw on data collected from 67,004 youth aged 12 to 16 years old from 33 countries in the International Self-Report Delinquency project (ISRD3) where cultural context is operationalized by nine country clusters. OLS models show that several variables (delinquent friends, victimization, self-control, parental supervision, anticipated shame, pro-social values) have different but significant effects across all country clusters, supporting the universality of these correlates. However, not all correlates (teacher bonds, family deprivation, social bonds) were statistically significant, suggesting a mediating role for culture. When accounting for the explanatory power of the models, we find variation across country clusters. Furthermore, the test for the predictive equality of coefficients for a subsample of clusters found significant differences for some variables. We conclude with recommendations for future research and cross-national criminology development.
Beschreibung:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 1781-1786
Physische Details:Illustration
ISSN:1521-0456
DOI:10.1080/01639625.2024.2326820