TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Nonsocial versus social reinforcers: contrasting theoretical perspectives on repetitive serious delinquency and drug use
JO  - Youth violence and juvenile justice
A1  - Stevens, Jennifer
A1  - May, David
A1  - Rice, Nancy
A1  - Jarjoura, G. Roger
SP  - 295
EP  - 312
VL  - 9
IS  - 4
N2  - A wide variety of theoretical perspectives demonstrate an association with delinquency. Recently, a number of researchers have sought to integrate these theories into developmental models by which they explain different types of delinquency at different phases in the life-course. Using data from approximately 800 delinquents incarcerated in a Midwestern state, the authors continue those efforts by examining the association between delinquency and both nonsocial and social reinforcers over time. Their findings suggest that youth may begin their involvement in delinquency in pursuit of intrinsic gratification but continue that involvement because of the external gratification they receive from their peers. Implications for future research are also discussed.   Keywords: Juvenile justice<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1541-2040
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541204011409764
ID  - ref1
ER  -