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Jessica A Ziegler1, Danielle C Kuhl1, Raymond R Swisher1
1Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA.
Deviant Behavior
|January 31, 2017
Summary
Parenthood
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Parenthood's impact on criminal desistance is debated.
- Limited research explores residency status, neighborhood context, and temporary vs. long-term desistance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine how parenthood, residency, and neighborhood poverty influence criminal desistance.
- To differentiate between temporary and long-term desistance patterns.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health).
- Analyzed the association between parenthood, residency status, and criminal desistance across varying levels of adolescent neighborhood poverty.
Main Results:
- Parenthood's effect on desistance varies significantly.
- Duration of parenthood, residency status, and neighborhood context are critical moderators.
Conclusions:
- Parenthood's role in criminal desistance is complex and context-dependent.
- Future research should consider these nuanced factors for a comprehensive understanding.
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