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In the Eye of the Impulsive Beholder: The Interaction Between Impulsivity and Perceived Informal Social Control on Offending
Shayne Jones1*
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Donald R. Lynam2
1 University of South Florida
2 Purdue University
* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: sjones{at}cas.usf.edu.
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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.
First published on December 23, 2008, doi:10.1177/0093854808328653
Criminal Justice and Behavior 2009;36:307.
A more recent version of this article appeared on March 1, 2009
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