Do Life Course Transitions and Social Bonds Influence Male and Female Offending Differently? Gender Contrasts and Criminality
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-3-2014
Journal / Book Title
Deviant Behavior
Abstract
A longstanding issue facing criminologists is the challenge of developing theoretical models that provide comprehensive explanations of the onset and persistence of criminality among males and females. One promising perspective that has developed in recent years has been life course theory. Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, this research explores the question of whether the elements of social development shape the trajectory of persistent offending in a gender-neutral fashion, or are the dynamics shaping life course criminality unique for males and females. The results provide a number of useful insights into the relationship between gender, life course transition factors, and longitudinal patterns of criminality.
DOI
10.1080/01639625.2013.867727
Journal ISSN / Book ISBN
ISSN 0163-9625
MSU Digital Commons Citation
Salvatore, Christopher and Markowitz, Michael, "Do Life Course Transitions and Social Bonds Influence Male and Female Offending Differently? Gender Contrasts and Criminality" (2014). Department of Justice Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 61.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/justice-studies-facpubs/61
Published Citation
Salvatore, C., & Markowitz, M. W. (2014). Do Life Course Transitions and Social Bonds Influence Male and Female Offending Differently? Gender Contrasts and Criminality. Deviant Behavior, 35(8), 628–653. https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2013.867727