Risky lifestyles, routine activities, and the General Theory of Crime
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23364342 |
|---|---|
| Authors | David R Forde (University of Memphis), Leslie W Kennedy (0000-0003-4256-8772, b University of Alberta) |
| Year | 1997 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 265-294 |
| Publication date | 1997-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Justice Quarterly (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0741-8825 • E-ISSN: 1745-9109 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07418829700093331 |
| OpenAlex | W2059470723 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 71 |
| References cited | 23 |
Gottfredson and Hirschi's A General Theory of Crime proposes that low self-control is a cause of criminal behavior. Several recent studies, showing mixed support, test this theory for understanding crime and imprudent behavior. In this paper we reassess the general theory of crime and highlight the importance of proximate causes, including routine conflict, in explaining the propensity toward violence. Drawing from the insights provided by routine activities theory, we operationalize risky behavior. We analyze data collected in 1994 in a survey of respondents from two Canadian provinces. Our results show that elements of low self-control do not directly affect crime, although measures of self-control have strong effects on imprudent behavior which relate, in turn, to offending. Adding measures of proximate causes, we are better able to understand criminal offending and victimization by respecifying the general theory of crime.
Criminology · Sociology · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance · Psychology · Social Psychology · Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses
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Commentary
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