Does the measurement of peer deviance change the relationship between self-control and deviant behavior? An analysis of friendship pairs

John H. Boman and Chris L. Gibson

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2011, vol. 39, issue 6, 521-530

Abstract: The measurement debate between social learning and self-control theories has predominantly focused on self-control, leaving an unexplored and equally important measurement controversy concerning the operationalization of the peer delinquency construct. This study addresses how self-control's relationship with deviant and criminal behavior changes when peer deviance is statistically controlled for using an indirect, perceptual measure or a self-report directly from a peer.

Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2011.10.001

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