September 1992
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The Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology (1973-)
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... Researchers have criticized this theory for negating the influence of genetics on self-control and solely focusing on environmental influences (Beaver, Wright, DeLisi, & Vaughn, 2008). Barlow (1991) critiques this theory by noting that the General Theory of Crime cannot account for all types of criminal activity (e.g., crime that requires extensive planning) and fails to operationally define self-control. On the other hand, researchers have conducted numerous studies confirming the role of self-control and impulsivity on delinquency and antisocial behavior, validating some truth to the importance of this personality characteristic. ...
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September 1992
The Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology (1973-)