Citation

Church WT, Wharton T, Taylor JK. Youth Violence Juv. Justice 2009; 7(1): 3-15.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1541204008324910

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study applies differential association and social control theories to juvenile delinquency. Using a path analysis model, relationships between family, self-image, and behavior are explored. Analyses suggest that positive self-image leads to decreased delinquency, and association with delinquent peers is the greatest predictor of delinquent behavior, regardless of race.