Although strong causal inferences are limited by the nature of the data, the findings generally support the notion that low self-control theory partially explains criminal offending in late adulthood.

The gap

Consensus across the literature

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

• Exploring the Social and Individual Differences Among Victims, Offenders, Victim-Offenders, and Total Abstainers (2017) · doi

  Though research suggests victims and offenders are both likely to display signs of low self-control and to share certain lifestyle factors, few studies have sought to systematically analyze the various factors that converge (or diverge) across different groups: victims, offenders, victim-offenders, and total abstainers.

  Keywords: offenders victims factors though suggests likely display signs self control share certain lifestyle sought systematically
• Low Self-Control and Crime in Late Adulthood (2015) · doi

  Although strong causal inferences are limited by the nature of the data, the findings generally support the notion that low self-control theory partially explains criminal offending in late adulthood.

  Keywords: strong causal inferences limited nature generally support notion self control theory partially explains criminal offending
• Low Self-Control, Victimization, and Financial Hardship: Does Low Self-Control Moderate the Relationship Between Strain and Criminal Involvement? (2020) · doi

  The current study addresses this gap in the literature by examining whether levels of self-control moderate the relationship between strain and criminal involvement in a large nationally representative sample.

  Keywords: current addresses literature examining whether levels self control moderate relationship strain criminal involvement large nationally