The Metamorphosis of Gottfredson and Hirschi's General Theory of Crime

The purpose of this study was to develop and test a measure of self-control based on Hirschi s revised conceptualization of the concept of self-control. In addition, two theoretical models based on Gottfredson and Hirshci's discussion of the gender- crime relationship were tested. The findings suggest that Hirschi's revised measure of self-control explains a wide variety of deviant behaviors. The results also indicates that there is empirical support for Gottfredson and Hirschi s (1990) assertions about the gender-crime relationship.

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Kimberly D. Dodson earned her Ph.D. in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Dodson is an assistant professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities. Her research areas of interest include criminology, race issues, and correctional policies and practices.