The Impact of Low Self-Control on Online Harassment: Interaction with Opportunity.

Low Self-Control, Parental Intervention, and Delinquency Among Native American Youth

“…Significant support exists for the opportunity reduction through parental intervention’s negative effect on delinquency (Hay, 2001; LaGrange & Silverman, 1999). Previous research has also found parental intervention to moderate the opportunity for deviance among those with low self-control (Baek et al, 2016; Grasmick, Tittle, Bursik, & Arneklev, 1993; LaGrange & Silverman, 1999; Longshore, 1998; Longshore & Turner, 1998; Moon & Alarid, 2015). However, the link between low self-control and parenting practices can have reciprocal effects.…”

“…In other words, the characteristics of impulsivity, insensitivity, shortsightedness, and risk-taking are associated with a reduced ability to resist deviant opportunities when presented. Many previous studies have found low self-control to be associated with various types of criminal and deviant activities including academic dishonesty, bullying, online harassment, and substance use (Baek et al, 2016; Cochran et al, 1998; Desmond et al, 2012; Moon et al, 2011). Meta-analytic studies have also been supportive of the self-control premise (Pratt & Cullen, 2000).…”

“…Still much previous research has found opportunity to successfully moderate low self-control and deviant behaviors (Baek et al, 2016; Hay & Forrest, 2008; LaGrange & Silverman, 1999; Longshore, 1998; Longshore & Turner, 1998; Moon & Alarid, 2015). For example, LaGrange and Silverman (1999) contended that interactions between low self-control and opportunity to be the most robust predictor of delinquency.…”

“…For example, LaGrange and Silverman (1999) contended that interactions between low self-control and opportunity to be the most robust predictor of delinquency. Baek, Losavio, and Higgins (2016) claimed a moderating effect of opportunity and low self-control with online harassment, specifically, parental intervention by controlling computer usage time.…”

“…Regarding their delinquency, Gottfredson and Hirschi’s (1990) self-control theory has provided a useful theoretical framework. Using this theory, copious studies have accounted for various types of deviant and criminal behaviors (e.g., Baek, Losavio, & Higgins, 2016; Cochran, Wood, Sellers, Wilkerson, & Chamlin, 1998; Donner & Jennings, 2014; Desmond, Bruce, & Stacer, 2012; Higgins, 2005, 2006; Moon, Hwang, & McCluskey, 2011). On the other hand, there were a lack of studies applying self-control theory to NA youth (Morris et al, 2006).…”