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The Robustness of Self-Control in Relation to Form of Delinquency
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Benda, Brent B. – Youth & Society, 2005
This study of a statewide, stratified random sample of 3,335 public high school students is designed to examine the robustness of self-control in predicting alcohol consumption, other drug use, crimes against persons, and property offenses. Comparisons in prediction of these forms of delinquency are made between two measures of self-control,…
Descriptors: Drug Use, Social Characteristics, Drinking, Delinquency
The Effect of Abuse in Childhood and in Adolescence on Violence Among Adolescents.
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Benda, Brent B.; Corwyn, Robert Flynn – Youth & Society, 2002
Investigated whether childhood and adolescent abuse would relate to violence among younger and older adolescents, noting whether the effects on violence would be mediated by the strongest predictors of violence among both age groups. While the effects of abuse during adolescence were not mediated by the best predictors of violence, the effects of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Child Abuse, High School Students
Race and Gender Differences in Theories of Sexual Behavior Among Rural Adolescents Residing in AFDC Families.
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Benda, Brent B.; Corwyn, Robert Flynn – Youth & Society, 1998
Adolescents (n=414) living with rural Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) families were studied to determine predictors of sexual behavior in blacks and whites. Sex- and age-related differences were noted. The role of family support, welfare, and feelings of frustration were studied along with other variables. (Author/MMU)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Behavior Theories, Blacks
A Conceptual Model of Sexually Active Peer Association.
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DiBlasio, Frederick A.; Benda, Brent B. – Youth and Society, 1994
This study of 1,478 adolescents who attended 10 private schools tested an integrative theoretical model of sexually active peer association. The model consisted of social control elements, family and peer linkage factors, peer bonding, coercive relationship variables, and acceptance seeking. Results suggest the relevance of social control elements…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Comparative Analysis, Dating (Social), Family Influence