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  • Criminology
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

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  • Gottfredson and Hirschi's general theory of self-control posits low self-control as a primary cause of antisocial behavior.
  • Existing research consistently links low self-control to various negative outcomes.
  • The applicability of this theory to immigrant populations remains under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between low self-control and antisocial outcomes specifically within an immigrant sample.
  • To evaluate the generalizability of the self-control theory to a non-native-born population.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health).
  • Employed statistical modeling to analyze the relationship between self-control and various antisocial indicators.

Main Results:

  • Low self-control was significantly associated with increased self-reported delinquency.
  • Individuals with low self-control were more likely to experience arrest, conviction, probation, and incarceration.
  • Low self-control also predicted a higher likelihood of victimization.

Conclusions:

  • Self-control is a robust predictor of antisocial outcomes, including criminal behavior and victimization, among immigrants.
  • The findings support the cross-cultural validity and generalizability of Gottfredson and Hirschi's theory.
  • Identified limitations and suggested future research directions for immigrant populations.