Citation

Eitle D, Niedrist F, Eitle TM. Deviant Behav. 2014; 35(12): 1023-1042.

Affiliation

Associate Professor, Montana State University, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Montana State University, P.O. Box 172380, Bozeman, MT 59717-2380, Office: (406) 994-4713.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01639625.2014.903756

PMID

25342866

Abstract

Research testing Hagan's power-control theory has largely been tested with samples of non-Hispanic whites. We extend prior research by testing the theory's merits with a sample of American Indian (AI) adolescents. Overall, we find mixed support for the theory's merits. However, we find that our measure of patriarchy is a robust predictor of AI female delinquent activity. We also find that a grandparent in the household serves to greatly reduce involvement in violent behavior among AI females. Compared to a sample of non-Hispanic whites, these results reveal the importance of testing explanations of deviant behavior across racial and ethnic groups.

Language: en