Citation

Yun I, Kim SG, Kwon S. Int. J. Offender Ther. Comp. Criminol. 2015; 60(10): 1185-1208.

Affiliation

Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0306624X15574683

PMID

25814317

Abstract

Theoretical propositions and empirical tests of Gottfredson and Hirschi's general theory continue to permeate the criminological literature. Nevertheless, the vast majority of studies have been conducted in North America and some European countries. Only a handful of empirical works have been conducted in East Asia. To further test the generality assertion of Gottfredson and Hirschi, the current study examines low self-control's efficacy in predicting the involvement of South Korean adolescents in typical delinquency, drinking, smoking, Internet addiction, and smartphone addiction. The presented findings largely support the generality hypothesis, although the theorists' assertion seems to be somewhat overstated.

Language: en