TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - The effects of social concern on white-collar offending
JO  - Deviant behavior
A1  - Craig, Jessica M.
SP  - 837
EP  - 854
VL  - 38
IS  - 7
N2  - This study tested Agnew's social concern theory by examining empathy's role on both street and white-collar offenses. As Agnew argued social concern elements would have both moderating and mediating effects with other causes of crime, how empathy interacted with low self-control was also assessed. Using an undergraduate sample, empathy was protective of credit card fraud, embezzlement, and shoplifting intentions. Although empathy did not interact with low self-control, empathy had indirect effects on shoplifting and embezzlement through its effects on low self-control. Empathy mediated the effects of low self-control on credit card fraud. Theoretical and policy implications are discussed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0163-9625
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2016.1197703
ID  - ref1
ER  -