| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 883027 | Journal of Criminal Justice | 2011 | 6 Pages |
PurposeTo examine the effect of victimization on self-control.MethodFive waves of data from the GREAT survey are analyzed; the effect of prior victimization on subsequent self-control is estimated using the dynamic panel generalized-method of moments.ResultsVictimization reduces subsequent self-control in the near term.ConclusionsThe findings point to another source of low self-control, help to explain why prior victimization is linked to subsequent victimization, and provide support for general strain theory – which predicts that strains such as victimization will reduce self-control.
Research highlights► The effect of victimization on self-control is examined using longitudinal data. ► Victimization reduces subsequent self-control in the near term. ► Results support general strain theory.
