•The study tests whether self-control affects offending in late adulthood.•Self-control has both a main effect and an interactive effect with opportunities.•The self-control effect is similar for males and females.•Self-control cannot… Click to show full abstract
•The study tests whether self-control affects offending in late adulthood.•Self-control has both a main effect and an interactive effect with opportunities.•The self-control effect is similar for males and females.•Self-control cannot account for the gender gap in late life offending.
               
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