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- Freidenfelt Liljeberg, Jenny, et al.
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Poor school bonding and delinquency over time : Bidirectional effects and sex differences
- 2011
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In: Journal of Adolescence. - : Wiley. - 0140-1971 .- 1095-9254. ; 34:1, s. 1-9
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The association between poor school bonding and delinquency has only been partly addressed in earlier research. Using a longitudinal design, the objective of our study was to investigate possible bidirectional effects and sex differences between adolescents’ experienced school bonding and self-rated delinquency over time. A total of 788 adolescents (353 boys and 435 girls) were investigated by questionnaire at age 14 and 16. Poor school attachment and commitment as well as poor teacher attachment were found to be stronger determinants of delinquency for males than for females. Delinquency predicted poor school commitment for both boys and girls, and poor school attachment for girls, thus indicating bidirectional effects over time and sex differences in some of the bidirectional effects. The study concludes that the delinquency propensity of adolescent boys may be affected by all school bonding dimensions, whereas for girls it is their relationship with their teachers that is of significance.
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- Pinnetti, Carlo, et al.
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Border Crossings : Internationalization in Higher Education and Criminology
- 2014
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In: Kriminologi. - : Studentlitteratur AB. - 9789144093963 ; , s. 31-44
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Book chapter (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Our aim in this chapter is to present a concise overview of internationalization in higher education and criminology. We first give a brief introduction to the internationalization of higher education and some of its advantages and limitations. This is followed by a description of what internationalization means in the field of criminological research. The foal here is to pinpoint the central features of international criminology and some of the constraints and opportunities it offers to you’re the student. Overall, our hope is that, after reading this chapter, you will have a better understanding of what internationalization means in the context of your studies in criminology.
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- Väfors Fritz, Marie, et al.
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Self-Reported Mental Health and Risky Lifestyle in Swedish Youth
- 2014
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In: Book of Abstracts. - : European Society of Criminology. ; , s. 465-465
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Self-reported mental health and risky lifestyle in Swedish youth Marie Väfors Fritz (Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, Sweden), Anna-Karin Ivert (Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, Sweden) Mental ill-health has become increasingly common among youth in Sweden. Mental ill-health and criminality are substantial public health problems in terms of human suffering as well as direct and indirect societal costs. A particularly vulnerable group to experience mental health problems and subsequent consequences are immigrants and immigrants’ children. Identification difficulties, social constrains and psychosomatic symptoms are some of the arduousness experienced by immigrants and reflect the hurdles of acculturation. Another vulnerable group in terms of specific mental health symptoms constitutes half of the population, females. More females than ever seek help and treatment for depression, alcohol abuse and suicidal attempts and recommendations are to develop a knowledge base and lead local discussions to stop this down spiral trend. Hence, the purpose of the present study is to investigate mental health and lifestyles among 15-16 year olds living in Malmo, Sweden. The first aim is to explore how these youths report their mental health according to the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Secondly, the relationship between reported mental health and problematic lifestyle (such as drinking, smoking, and delinquency) will be explored. Lastly, possible differences in mental health and lifestyles across sex and ethnicity will be investigated. Results indicate differences in self-reported mental health across sex and ethnic groups.
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