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The Severe 5%: A Latent Class Analysis of the Externalizing Behavior Spectrum in the United States

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  • Vaughn, Michael G.
  • DeLisi, Matt
  • Gunter, Tracy
  • Fu, Qiang
  • Beaver, Kevin M.
  • Perron, Brian E.
  • Howard, Matthew O.

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Criminological research consistently demonstrates that approximately 5% of study populations are comprised of pathological offenders who account for a preponderance of antisocial behavior and violent crime. Unfortunately, there have been no nationally representative epidemiological studies characterizing the severe 5% group.

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  • Vaughn, Michael G. & DeLisi, Matt & Gunter, Tracy & Fu, Qiang & Beaver, Kevin M. & Perron, Brian E. & Howard, Matthew O., 2011. "The Severe 5%: A Latent Class Analysis of the Externalizing Behavior Spectrum in the United States," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 39(1), pages 75-80.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:39:y:2011:i:1:p:75-80
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2010.12.001
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