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Sex and Self-Control Theory

The Measures and Causal Model May Be Different

George E. Higgins

University of Louisville, gehigg01{at}gwise.louisville.edu

Richard Tewksbury

University of Louisville

This study examines the distribution differences across sexes in key measures of self-control theory and differences in a causal model. Using cross-sectional data from juveniles (n = 1,500), the study shows mean-level differences in many of the self-control, risky behavior, and delinquency measures. Structural equation modeling findings support Gottfredson and Hirschi’s causal model for males and females. However, multiple-groups structural equation modeling findings support the theory that differences in the measures and causal model are present for both sexes.

Key Words: sex • self-control theory • structural equation modeling

Youth & Society, Vol. 37, No. 4, 479-503 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0044118X05283423
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