Citation

Zhang L, Zhang S. J. Res. Crime Delinq. 2004; 41(4): 433-453.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

This study represents an attempt to test Braithwaite's theory of reintegrative shaming with an operationalization scheme of two variablesódisapproval of delinquent behavior (shaming) and forgiveness of the transgressor (reintegration) by parents and peers. The study combines measures of delinquency disapproval and forgiveness of the transgressor by parents and peers to capture the concept of reintegrative shaming. Using data collected from the first two waves of the National Youth Survey, the study finds no effect of either parental reintegrative shaming or peer reintegrative shaming on predatory delinquency in either wave when the effects of other important variables are held constant. However, the data reveal that parental forgiveness and peer shaming alone have significant and negative effects on the likelihood of being involved in predatory offenses in both waves. In contrast, peer forgiveness shows a significant and positive effect on predatory offense involvement in the first wave. The findings provide support to some elements of Braithwaite's theory but not to the key hypothesis, assuming that reintegrative shaming is a significant predictor of predatory offenses. Implications of the findings and suggestions for future research are discussed. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 2004. Copyright © 2004 by SAGE Publications)

Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile Offender
Theory
Reintegration
Shame
Peer Relations
Family Relations
Parent Child Relations
Parent Perceptions
Delinquency Perceptions
Peer Perceptions
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