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Powell, Darci; Perreira, Krista M.; Harris, Kathleen Mullan – Youth & Society, 2010
Rising immigration rates to the United States have been associated with increased public sentiment against immigrant populations and fears that immigration will lead to escalations in crime and delinquency. However, surprisingly few researchers have studied delinquency among immigrant youth overall or in comparison with U.S.-born youth. Guided by…
Descriptors: Delinquency, Young Adults, Late Adolescents, Early Adolescents
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Arnett, Jeffrey Jensen; Jensen, Lene Arnett – Youth & Society, 1994
One hundred Danish adolescents and 133 American adolescents were compared on various aspects of socialization and risk behavior. Overall, socialization was narrower among Danish adolescents, and rates of risk behavior were higher for American adolescents in the areas of driving and minor criminal behavior. Rates of sex without contraception were…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Community Influence, Contraception
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Tanioka, Ichiro; Glaser, Daniel – Youth and Society, 1991
Unofficial rates of delinquency (RDs) were studied in Japan for a representative population sample of 1,121 high school students in the Osaka prefecture, mostly from private schools. RD correlations and interpretations were compared with those of similar U.S. studies. Reasons self-reported delinquency in Japan was much lower are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Activities, Behavior Standards, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies