Journal article
Exploring theoretical linkages between self-control theory and criminal justice system processing
Journal of criminal justice, Vol.34(2), pp.153-163
2006
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2006.01.005
Abstract
Using Gottfredson and Hirschi's (1990) self-control construct for theoretical leverage, this conceptual article offers a preliminary framework for examining discretion, criminal justice decision-making, and criminal justice system behavior. Low self-control likely facilitates negative interactions between defendants, police, judicial officers, and correctional staff, potentially affecting discretionary outcomes. Research questions are provided for future investigators to begin empirical assessment of the relationships between self-control and criminal justice processing. As a global construct, self-control could be incorporated into criminal justice models as a potentially robust correlate of discretion, decision-making, recidivism, and offender noncompliance with the criminal justice system.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Exploring theoretical linkages between self-control theory and criminal justice system processing
- Creators
- Matt DeLisi - Iowa State UniversityMark T. Berg - Iowa State University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of criminal justice, Vol.34(2), pp.153-163
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2006.01.005
- ISSN
- 0047-2352
- eISSN
- 1873-6203
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2006
- Academic Unit
- Sociology and Criminology; Center for Social Science Innovation; Injury Prevention Research Center; Public Policy Center (Archive)
- Record Identifier
- 9984282466002771
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