RT Article
T1 Testing key concepts of three delinquency theories in a multi-national sample of adolescents
JF Deviant behavior
VO 45
IS 12
SP 1759
OP 1786
A1 Haen Marshall, Ineke
A1 Kokkalera, Stuti
A1 Marshall, Chris E.
A2 Kokkalera, Stuti
A2 Marshall, Chris E.
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1909497630
AB 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.
NO Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 1781-1786
K1 Kriminalität
K1 Kriminalitätstheorie
K1 Kultur
K1 Kriminologie
K1 Empirische Forschung
DO 10.1080/01639625.2024.2326820