Understanding neighborhood disadvantage: A behavior genetic analysis

Albert J. Ksinan and Alexander T. Vazsonyi

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2021, vol. 73, issue C

Abstract: Studies have shown that disadvantaged neighborhoods are associated with higher levels of crime and delinquent behaviors. Existing explanations do not adequately address how individuals select neighborhood. Thus, the current study employed a genetically-informed design to test whether living in a disadvantaged neighborhood might be partly explained by individual characteristics, including self-control and cognitive ability.

Keywords: Neighborhood disadvantage; Behavior genetics; Adolescence; Longitudinal analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2021.101782

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