Photo from wikipedia
•Self-control theory is tested in a sample of older adults.•Participants are 3000 individuals aged 50 years and over.•Low self-control significantly affects offending in late life.•Self-control effects are greater when opportunities… Click to show full abstract
•Self-control theory is tested in a sample of older adults.•Participants are 3000 individuals aged 50 years and over.•Low self-control significantly affects offending in late life.•Self-control effects are greater when opportunities for crime are abundant.•High self-control reduces the significance of criminal associates.
Keywords:
control;
offending late;
control offending;
self control;
late adulthood
Journal Title: Journal of Criminal Justice
Year Published: 2019
Link to full text (if available)
Share on Social Media: Sign Up to like & get
recommendations!
Journal Title: Journal of Criminal Justice
Year Published: 2019
Link to full text (if available)
Share on Social Media: Sign Up to like & get
recommendations!