%0 Journal Article
%T An Examination of Differential Association and Social Control Theory
%J Youth violence and juvenile justice
%D 2009
%A Taylor, J. K.
%A Wharton, T.
%A Church, Wesley T.
%V 7
%N 1
%P 3-15
%X 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.<p />
%G 
%I SAGE Publishing
%@ 1541-2040
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541204008324910