Essays about: "Situational Action Theory SAT"
Found 5 essays containing the words Situational Action Theory SAT.
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1. Juvenile Firesetting in Malmö, Sweden : The Interaction between Morality and Self-Control
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)Abstract : Deliberate firesetting is a dangerous behavior that is associated with considerable costs annually. It has been estimated that young people under the age of 18 are responsible for a large proportion of all firesetting incidents. READ MORE
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2. Witnessing moral educators breaking (their) moral teachings, morality and self-reported crime : A study on adults in two countries, Sweden and Greece
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)Abstract : The present paper extends previous research in terms of integrating social learning with morality theories, under the framework of moral educators’ and their conflicting moral influences. Specifically, this study aims to investigate the impact of witnessing moral educators breaking (their) moral teachings on individual’s morality and criminal behavior using a sample of two countries, Sweden and Greece, with similar population but entirely different cultural and social characteristics. READ MORE
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3. The Role of Bystanders and Enablers in Juvenile Delinquency
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)Abstract : There has been serious concerns about the pace at which juvenile criminality isincreasing globally(National Academies Press, 2001).Young people are increasinglybecoming susceptible to a wide variety of misdemeanors; from substance abuse and addictionto murder (ibid). READ MORE
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4. SITUATIONAL VICTIMIZATION AMONG ADOLESCENTS: EXPLORING THE ROLE OF MORALITY, SELF-CONTROL AND LIFESTYLE RISK
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)Abstract : The present study aims to explore the role of self-control, morality and lifestyle risk (core elements of Situational Action Theory-SAT) on adolescent victimization. Although previous studies produced plenty of support to the influence of self-control and lifestyle risk on victimization, no study so far measured level of morality as predictor of victimization. READ MORE
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5. Explaining Adolescent Offending Variety in Sweden by Parental Country of Birth: A Test of Situational Action Theory
University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)Abstract : The main aim of this study is to explain adolescent offending variety by their parental country of birth. In doing so, the independent effect size and proportion of variance of two core elements of Situational Action Theory (SAT) – propensity and lifestyle risk – on offending variety are examined by immigrant background and gender. READ MORE
