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In the Eye of the Impulsive Beholder

The Interaction Between Impulsivity and Perceived Informal Social Control on Offending

Shayne Jones

University of South Florida, sjones{at}cas.usf.edu

Donald R. Lynam

Purdue University

Substantial evidence indicates that impulsivity is a robust correlate of offending. However, its effects appear to be partially contingent upon other criminological factors, such as neighborhood context. The research examining the moderating influence of neighborhoods on the impulsivity—offending relationship has yielded inconsistent findings. The current analysis further investigates the possible interaction by exploring different types of impulsivity-related traits, perceptions of neighborhood informal social control, and their interaction among young women and men. Results indicate that thrill and adventure seeking (among men) and lack of premeditation (among men and women) exert stronger influences on offending among those who live in neighborhoods low in perceived supervision. These findings have implications for criminological theories and intervention efforts.

Key Words: impulsivity • neighborhood perceptions • offending • interaction effects

This version was published on March 1, 2009

Criminal Justice and Behavior, Vol. 36, No. 3, 307-321 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0093854808328653
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