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On the evolutionary origins of life-course persistent offending: a theoretical scaffold for Moffitt's developmental
Brian B Boutwell1, J C Barnes, Raelynn Deaton
1Sam Houston State University, College of Criminal Justice, PO Box 2296, Huntsville, TX 77341, USA. brian.boutwell@shsu.edu
Abstract:
The study of human crime and violence represents a flashpoint for discussion across academia. Multiple theories exist pertaining to the topic, all aimed at organizing numerous findings surrounding correlates of antisocial behavior. Along these lines, Moffitt's developmental taxonomy has emerged as a theory well supported by empirical research. Noticeably absent, though, has been an effort to apply an evolutionary framework to Moffitt's dual taxonomy of offending. With this in mind, the current study is intended to examine Moffitt's different typologies in the context of Rushton's Differential K theory (an adaptation of r-K selection from life history theory). Our findings suggest that life-course persistent offending may represent a viable reproductive strategy characterized by higher levels of sexual involvement over the life-course.
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