The Effects of Low Self-Control and Desire-for-Control on White-Collar Offending: A Replication. Issue 11 (1st November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Craig, Jessica M.; Piquero, Nicole Leeper
• Is Part Of: Deviant behavior. Volume 37:Issue 11(2016)
• Page Start: 1308
• Page End: 1324
• Publication Date: 2016-11-01
• Subjects: Deviant behavior -- Periodicals; 302.54205
• DOI: 10.1080/01639625.2016.1174520
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-9625

Abstract

ABSTRACT: To further our understanding of the similarities and differences between street-level and white-collar offending, two personality traits were used to predict offending intentions. The independent and joint roles of low self-control and desire-for-control on intentions to engage in embezzlement, credit card fraud, and shoplifting were assessed. Findings suggested that while low self-control was predictive of intentions to offend, the impact of desire-for-control varied based on the respondent's level of self-control. In contrast to prior studies, desire-for-control reduced offending intentions, but only among those with high self-control. A discussion of these findings is offered, along with study limitations and future directions.