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31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

An Examination of the Influence of Sibling Criminality on Juvenile Delinquency

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Developmental

  • Bianca Meneses
    University of California, Irvine
  • Jerry Garcia
    University of California, Irvine
  • Emely Gonzalez
    University of California, Irvine
  • Sarai Alaniz
    University of California, Irvine
  • Cortney Simmons
    Yale University
  • Elizabeth Cauffman
    University of California, Irvine

Abstract

This study examines the influence of sibling criminality on offending and substance use among first-time male juvenile offenders. Results indicate that youth with delinquent siblings used more substances than youth without delinquent siblings. Sibling criminality was also associated with greater offending, but only among youth with low quality parent-child relationships.

Forensic/Criminal Justice

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