Collective Self-Control as a Feature of Social Contexts: Theoretical Arguments and a Multilevel Empirical Test
Carter Hay,
Walter Forrest,
Brian Stults
et al.
Abstract:Objectives: We draw from prior theory and research to advance theoretical arguments for how self-control may operate as a collective concept in addition to being a powerful individual quality. Next, we empirically examine hypotheses regarding the potential effects of collective self-control on offending. Methods: We use data from the 2018 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey, a statewide survey of Florida middle school and high school students nested within more than 400 schools. Hierarchical Linear Modeling w… Show more
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