Problems of cross-cultural criminology no more! Testing two
central tenets of Self-Control Theory across 28 nations

J 2021

Problems of cross-cultural criminology no more! Testing two central tenets of Self-Control Theory across 28 nations

VAZSONYI, Alexander T., Albert KŠIŇAN and Magda JAVAKHISHVILI

Basic information

Original name

Problems of cross-cultural criminology no more! Testing two central tenets of Self-Control Theory across 28 nations

Authors

VAZSONYI, Alexander T. (840 United States of America), Albert KŠIŇAN (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Magda JAVAKHISHVILI

Edition

Journal of Criminal Justice, AMSTERDAM, ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2021, 0047-2352

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

10700 1.7 Other natural sciences

Country of publisher

Netherlands

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

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Impact factor

Impact factor: 5.009

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14310/21:00122295

Organization unit

Faculty of Science

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2021.101827

UT WoS

000678496100007

Keywords in English

Cross-national; Low self-control; Comparative; Crime; Deviance; Delinquency

Abstract

V originále

Purpose: The current investigation tested two tenets from self-control theory regarding its cross-national validity and applicability, namely the extent to which (1) parenting behaviors (closeness and monitoring) were associated with low self-control, and (2) the extent to which opportunities (two competing operationalizations: routine activities or peer deviance) and low self-control independently (and synergistically) predicted deviant behaviors. Methods: Data were collected as part of the Second International Self-Report Delinquency Study (ISRD-2) from 28 cultures, from seventh, eighth, and ninth grade adolescents (N = 66,859), and analyzed using hierarchical linear modeling. Country level variables included years in school, size of the prison population, unemployment rate, and life expectancy. Results: (1) Low self-control significantly varied at both the individual- and country-levels; both closeness and monitoring negatively predicted low self-control. At the country level, more years in school and a greater prison population were positively associated with low self-control, while life expectancy was negatively associated. (2) Deviance significantly varied at the individual and country levels. Low self-control and opportunities (peer deviance and routine activities) uniquely explained variance in deviance. Conclusions: Findings provide support for the cross-cultural application of self-control theory.

Citovat

VAZSONYI, Alexander T., Albert KŠIŇAN and Magda JAVAKHISHVILI. Problems of cross-cultural criminology no more! Testing two central tenets of Self-Control Theory across 28 nations. Journal of Criminal Justice. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2021, vol. 75, July-August, p. 1-12. ISSN 0047-2352. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2021.101827.

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VAZSONYI, Alexander T., Albert KŠIŇAN and Magda JAVAKHISHVILI. Problems of cross-cultural criminology no more! Testing two central tenets of Self-Control Theory across 28 nations. \textit{Journal of Criminal Justice}. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2021, vol.~75, July-August, p.~1-12. ISSN~0047-2352. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2021.101827.

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