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Exploring the Link Between Low Self-Control and Violent Victimization Trajectories in Adolescents

University of Louisville, gehigg01{at}gwise.louisville.edu

Wesley G. Jennings

University of Louisville

Richard Tewksbury

University of Louisville

Chris L. Gibson

University of Florida

Although the relationship between Gottfredson and Hirschi’s self-control theory and crime is well known in the literature, much less research has addressed the possible link of low self-control and violent victimization. Drawing from the limited research in this area, the authors explore the trajectories of low self-control and violent victimization among a sample of adolescents from the Gang Resistance Education and Training data. The results appear to suggest that self-control is largely stable and that self-control trajectories are linked to violent victimization trajectories over time. Study limitations and suggestions for future research are also discussed.

Key Words: self-control theory • adolescent victimization • adolescent offenders • Gang Resistance Education and Training

Criminal Justice and Behavior, Vol. 36, No. 10, 1070-1084 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0093854809344046


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