Can a perceptual peer deviance measure accurately measure a peer's self-reported deviance?

John H. Boman, Jeffrey T. Ward, Chris L. Gibson and Walter L. Leite

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2012, vol. 40, issue 6, 463-471

Abstract: Social learning theory and self-control theory differ considerably in their interpretation of what qualifies as a “valid” measure of peer deviance. While the two theories are epistemological opposites in regards to how to operationalize the peer deviance construct, their differences are reconcilable. The current study seeks to identify a set of perceptual items that accurately measure a peer's self-reported deviance. This measure would satisfy the preferences of both learning and control theories because the measure is perceptual but also accurate.

Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2012.07.003

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