2021
DOI: 10.1177/21533687211047931
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Explaining Latinx Youth Delinquency: A Gendered Test of Latinx General Strain Theory

Abstract: Recently, scholars have reintroduced a Latinx general strain theory in which it is suggested that ethnic-specific strains, including acculturation, are driving forces for criminal and delinquent behaviors among the Latinx population. Using data collected from the Dating Violence Among Latino Adolescents (DAVILA) Study, this study investigated whether these ethnic strains influenced delinquency differently based on the respondent's gender. Results indicate that boys engaged in more delinquent behaviors than gir… Show more

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“…Simultaneously, reinforcing educational, psychological counseling, and rehabilitation measures is imperative to ensure the effective implementation of this provision. Hence, while the feasibility of implementing the malice aforethought age provision in our country exists, its specific execution warrants further in-depth research and discussion [1].…”
Section: Prevalence and Impact Of Malicious Age Completionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Simultaneously, reinforcing educational, psychological counseling, and rehabilitation measures is imperative to ensure the effective implementation of this provision. Hence, while the feasibility of implementing the malice aforethought age provision in our country exists, its specific execution warrants further in-depth research and discussion [1].…”
Section: Prevalence and Impact Of Malicious Age Completionmentioning
confidence: 97%