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Neutralizations in Retail Banking

A Qualitative Analysis

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ID2152941
AuthorsPeter Leasure (0000-0001-9393-9882, University of South Carolina, corresponding author)
Year2017
Volume38
Issue4
Pages448-460
Publication date2017-04-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueDeviant Behavior (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0163-9625 • E-ISSN: 1521-0456
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01639625.2016.1197018
OpenAlexW2517436839
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited23

This study seeks to examine neutralization theory's generalizability to other white collar crime contexts and also seeks to address the question of whether certain techniques of neutralization are more likely with certain kinds of white collar crime or offenders. These objectives are achieved through a case study of active members of the retail banking industry. Results indicate that neutralization theory does generalize to the retail banking context. Results also show that neutralization techniques identified in this sample relate more to corporate rather than occupational crime. Findings have implications for theoretical development and also for methods to combat white collar deviance

Business · Qualitative analysis · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Cyberloafing and Workplace Behavior · Islamic Finance and Banking Studies · Psychology · Taxation and Compliance Studies

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Citations per year1,13
Citation span2018 - 2026 (9)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 9

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