Citation

Laundra KH, Kiger G, Bahr SJ. J. Prim. Prev. 2002; 22(4): 389-407.

Affiliation

Department of Social Sciences, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT 84720, United States

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

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Abstract

This study offers a critical review and analysis of the Social Development Model (SDM) and social control theory in delinquency. In particular, this study examines one major aspect of the SDM, social control theory, through an empirical examination of a large (self-report) data set. Results of this study show that attachment and commitment to parents, school, and peers is associated with delinquency for both boys and girls. In terms of gender, parental attachment and commitment play a stronger role in female delinquency, while alienation plays a stronger role in male delinquency.

Language: en