Self-Control and Crime Over the Life Course
by Carter H. Hay, Ryan C Meldrum
Self-Control and Crime Over the Life Course by Carter H. Hay and Ryan C. Meldrum investigates the enduring impact of self-control on criminal behavior from early life to adulthood. Drawing on key theories and empirical evidence, it explores how self-control shapes individual pathways into and out of crime, offering critical insights for criminological study and policy.
About This Book
This book delves into the concept of self-control and its implications for criminal behavior over the life course. It provides a comprehensive analysis of how self-control develops and affects individuals' involvement in crime at different stages of life.
Authors Carter H. Hay and Ryan C. Meldrum draw on theoretical frameworks to discuss the stability and change in self-control and its role in explaining criminal trajectories. The work highlights the importance of understanding self-control as a key factor in criminological research.
Through an examination of longitudinal data and empirical studies, the book addresses how early self-control influences later criminal outcomes. It offers insights into prevention and intervention strategies based on self-control theory.
The text is structured to guide readers through the evolution of self-control theory and its applications in understanding crime over time. It serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers in criminology and related fields.
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