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Stability of self-control and gender

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  • Jo, Youngoh
  • Bouffard, Leana

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This study provides a rigorous test of gendered nature of self-control stability hypothesis by examining the existence and persistence of gender differences in self-control, and gender differences in developmental patterns of self-control and in source of self-control.

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  • Jo, Youngoh & Bouffard, Leana, 2014. "Stability of self-control and gender," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 42(4), pages 356-365.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:42:y:2014:i:4:p:356-365
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2014.05.001
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    10. Turner, Michael G. & Livecchi, Crista M. & Beaver, Kevin M. & Booth, Jeb, 2011. "Moving beyond the socialization hypothesis: The effects of maternal smoking during pregnancy on the development of self-control," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 39(2), pages 120-127, March.
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    12. Meldrum, Ryan Charles, 2008. "Beyond parenting: An examination of the etiology of self-control," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 36(3), pages 244-251, July.
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