Reflected Appraisals, Parental Labeling, and Delinquency: Specifying a Symbolic Interactionist Theory

Matsueda, Ross L.

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“…Symbolic interactionist theories of crime hold that a person's selfconcept as deviant or law-abiding is developed through processes of role-taking and social interaction (Cohen 1965;Thornberry 1987;Matsueda 1992;Matsueda and Heimer 1997). For example, released offenders who are embedded in networks of criminal activity are likely to take the role of felon when considering illicit activity (Matsueda and Heimer 1997).…”

Section: A Life-course Model Of Role Transition and Desistance From Cmentioning

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After Crime and Punishment

2013

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Previous research in life-course criminology has shown how desistance from crime is linked to the successful transition to adult roles (Sampson and Laub 1993;Uggen 2000). In particular, offenders who establish a stable work history and a strong marriage appear to have better postrelease adjustment than those who have yet to enter such work and family roles. More generally, the transition to adulthood is characterized by the assumption of age-graded roles and the attainment of specific behavioural markers. Completing formal education, obtaining a fulltime job, marrying and voting are all markers signalling adult status, although their sequence and timing may vary over time and space (Shanahan 2000). Specifying the social-psychological process underlying role transition among offenders has therefore emerged as a critical question for theory and empirical research on the desistance process (Shover 1996;Maruna 2001).In this chapter we unite and extend these lines of research in two ways. First, in addition to work and family, we suggest that civic reintegration represents a third important reintegrative domain, one not examined by previous researchers. Following Maruna's contention that desistance is only possible when ex-offenders 'develop a coherent prosocial identity for themselves' (2001: 7), we specify the varieties of civic participation that contribute to such an identity and their subjective meaning to ex-felons. Secondly, building on the work of Matsueda and Heimer (1997), we show how a symbolic interactionist theory of role transition across socioeconomic, familial and civic domains is especially useful in explaining identity shifts over the life course. Although we do not attempt a rigorous empirical test of this theory in this chapter, we

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Section: A Life-course Model Of Role Transition and Desistance From Cmentioning

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After Crime and Punishment

2013

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“…Symbolic interactionism theory proposes that labels assigned to people by others are incorporated into their self-concepts, influencing how they perceive and define themselves and, consequently, how they behave (Cooley, 1902;Marsh & Hattie, 1996;Matsueda, 1992;Mead, 1934). With respect to young offenders, the stigma of delinquency imposed on them by society is thought to have a significant impact on their own perceptions of being labeled delinquent and on their subsequent delinquent behavior (Al-Talib & Griffin, 1994;Bartusch & Matsueda, 1996;Matsueda, 1992).…”

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“…With respect to young offenders, the stigma of delinquency imposed on them by society is thought to have a significant impact on their own perceptions of being labeled delinquent and on their subsequent delinquent behavior (Al-Talib & Griffin, 1994;Bartusch & Matsueda, 1996;Matsueda, 1992).…”

Section: Perceived Delinquent Label and Behaviormentioning

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The Relationship Between Neutralizations and Perceived Delinquent Labeling On Criminal History in Young Offenders Serving Community Orders

Cechaviciute

Kenny

2007

Criminal Justice and Behavior

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This study examined the associations between young offenders' justifications for delinquent behavior, their perceptions of being labeled “delinquent,” and criminal history. Young offenders ( N = 153) serving community orders completed a questionnaire that assessed their use of justifications for offending (neutralizations) and their perceptions of being delinquent. More than half did not believe that others labeled them as delinquent. Those who did believe so self-reported more delinquency and other problem behaviors but did not a have more serious official criminal history than “unlabeled” offenders. Factor analysis revealed a two-factor structure (minimization and rationalization) for the neutralization items. Neutralization factors were weak predictors of official criminal history but were stronger predictors of self-reported delinquency and other problem behaviors. Findings are discussed with reference to the implications for risk and responsivity principles in the treatment of young offenders.

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“…Farrington (1983) encontrou que adolescentes em conflito com a lei que apresentam uma trajetória delituosa mais grave apresentavam seis ou mais apreensões antes dos 25 anos. Andrews e Bonta (1998), Bonta (1997) (Bernburg & Krohn, 2003), sobre vínculo parental (Stewart, Simons, Conger & Scaramella, 2002), sobre o desenvolvimento de um autoconceito negativo (Matsueda, 1992) e sobre atitudes divergentes (Ageton & Elliott, 1974 O rótulo de "divergente" ou de "infrator" pode não ser necessariamente um status permanente, mas ainda assim ter consequências importantes para o desenvolvimento do comportamento delituoso se ele acontece em um período crítico da vida do adolescente.…”

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Comportamento social na adolescência: as normas e a rotina na regulação da conduta delituosa

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A todas as pessoas que tem me apoiado, desejado boas conquistas e acreditado em minha capacidade. Tudo isso é fonte de motivação que não se esgota.Aos meus pais, Regina e Antonio Flávio, por terem dado todas as bases para que eu pudesse trilhar meu próprio caminho. Poucas pessoas são privilegiadas por crescerem em um lar onde o valor principal está no afeto, no cuidado, na preocupação e nos bons ensinamentos. Tudo o que eu posso ser hoje eu dedico e agradeço a vocês, porque me deram a possibilidade.A todos os professores que contribuíram para a minha formação, desde o ensino fundamental.Os que mais deixam registros em nossas vidas são aqueles que demonstram interesse pela pessoa, não apenas pelo estudante.Ao profº Dr Marco Antônio de Castro Figueiredo, Marquinho, que me possibilitou a primeira experiência como pesquisador, e cujos ensinamentos pessoais e profissionais levarei comigo pelo resto da vida.À Profª Drª Marina Rezende Bazon, pela preocupação, rigor e seriedade com a produção de conhecimento, aliada à preocupação humana. Pelos ensinamentos, às vezes duros mas sempre necessários. E por ser fonte de inspiração e motivação a quem deseja trabalhar de forma compromissada e principalmente ética, em um meio onde é difícil encontrar tal valor.À professora Drª Ruth Estevão, pelo exemplo de ser humano engajado, ativo, sempre preocupado em transmitir conhecimento e principalmente em aprender, após anos de experiência e prática profissionais.Aos muitos amigos do peito, cuja companhia, às vezes próxima às vezes distante, dá alento e força extra para que continuemos a caminhar com determinação e persistência. Aos integrantes do Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Desenvolvimento e IntervençãoPsicossocial (GEPDIP), pelos momentos profissionais e pessoais compartilhados, pela motivação de ver companheiros e companheiras trilhando caminhos parecidos e seguindo com firmeza.A todos os adolescentes entrevistados, por colaborarem para a realização da pesquisa, para a minha formação e para o desenvolvimento do conhecimento. Os momentos passados com vocês, embora permeados pela objetividade da tarefa, foram sempre muito gratificantes. The involvement of adolescents with the practice of infractions in Brazil takes up significant space in the public debate. However, this debate lacks depth, because it's little related to scientifically produced knowledge about the phenomenon. According to the academic literature specialized in the subject, a better understanding of the factors associated with the practice of illegal acts would not only assist the public policy proposal aimed at preventing this problem, but also the development of more efficient ways of intervention, based on the specific needs presented by adjudicated boys. Among the various factors that should be investigated, in this work are focused specifically those implied in the concept of Norms and Routines in the framework of Personal and Social Control Behavior Theory, whose lead author is Marc Le Blanc. So this work is divided in two studies. Study 1 comes to normative...

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Reflected Appraisals, Parental Labeling, and Delinquency: Specifying a Symbolic Interactionist Theory

Cited by 354 publications

References 30 publications

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The Relationship Between Neutralizations and Perceived Delinquent Labeling On Criminal History in Young Offenders Serving Community Orders

Comportamento social na adolescência: as normas e a rotina na regulação da conduta delituosa

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