Exploring Parenting As a Predictor of Criminogenic Thinking In College Students
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2014
School
Psychology
Abstract
Crime-promoting cognitions and attitudes, globally labeled as criminogenic thinking, are shown to perpetuate maladaptive and antisocial behavior in criminals and nonoffenders. In the nonoffender population, these thinking patterns may not lead to illegal behavior, but can result in irresponsible or maladaptive behavioral consequences. Theories suggest that early childhood parent-child interactions may be partly responsible for the development of criminogenic thinking. While the relationship between parenting and antisocial behavior is well documented, the connection between parenting and the development of criminogenic thinking styles has not yet been explored. The current study examined the nature of the relationship between exposure to parenting behaviors and subsequent criminogenic thoughts in a nonoffender, college population. The sample included 119 undergraduates. Results indicate that parenting may affect general criminogenic thinking as well as specific types of criminogenic thinking styles. Relevance and importance of the findings with regard to clinical work and parenting are also discussed. © The Author(s) 2013.
Publication Title
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
Volume
58
Issue
9
First Page
1081
Last Page
1100
Recommended Citation
Gonzalez, R.,
Mandracchia, J.,
Nicholson, B.,
Dahlen, E.
(2014). Exploring Parenting As a Predictor of Criminogenic Thinking In College Students. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 58(9), 1081-1100.
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