Why they do it and why they don’t: Self-interest vs. altruistic tendencies as explanations of criminal behavior

Our study juxtaposes egoistic and altruistic motivations as explanations of criminal behavior. Self-control, reward/cost considerations, and moral values are investigated as possible mediating and conditional influences on the relationship between these motivations and crime. To do so, we utilize se...

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Authors: Botchkovar, Ekaterina (Author) ; Antonaccio, Olena (Author) ; Hughes, Lorine A. 1974- (Author) ; Timmer, Anastasiia (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: European journal of criminology
Year: 2025, Volume: 22, Issue: 3, Pages: 452-477
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Keywords:
Altruism
Morality
Rationality
Self-control

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