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This study introduces a new age-based theory of delinquency, focusing on adolescent-specific norms and roles. It proposes that recurrent socialization and age-anomie, linked to role transitions, explain delinquent behavior in youth.

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  • Traditional delinquency theories overlook adolescent-specific norms and age-role transitions.
  • Existing models of socialization do not adequately explain adolescent deviance.

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  • To develop an age-based theory of delinquency causation.
  • To examine the role of recurrent socialization and age-anomie in adolescent delinquency.

Main Methods:

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