Self-control theory : an exploration of racial disparities in offending.

Race;Self-control theory;Offending;Parental management;Racial disparities

EmmaLeigh E. Kirchner

University:University of Louisville

Department:Department of Justice Administration

关键词: Race;    Self-control theory;    Offending;    Parental management;    Racial disparities;   

Others  :  https://ir.library.louisville.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1756&context=etd

美国|英语

来源: The Universite of Louisville's Institutional Repository

【 摘 要 】

This study seeks to examine whether racial disparities in offending can be explained through self-control theory. The study utilized longitudinal responses of a nationally representative sample of 1700 adolescents. Parenting and self-control measures are taken from the mothers supplemental survey and peer pressure and offending are taken from self-reports from the adolescents at a later time. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the racial differences in self-control theory. Both a measurement model and a structural model are presented. The results of the study find empirical support for the construct of self-control theory, even within the face of racial disparities. However, support was not found for the link between race and parenting and therefore does not show support for self-control theory's assumption that parenting can account for differences in offending across races. Both theoretical and policy implications are discussed.