Keywords
Diverse Groups, Low Self-Control, Assimilation, Intimate Partner Violence
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Prior scholarly inquiry into victimization consistently highlighted the significance of low self-control as a predisposing factor for heightened vulnerability to victimization. While existing literature has extensively examined the influence of low self-control across diverse demographic samples, a notable gap exists in the body of research concerning the effect of low self-control on intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization and the role of assimilation. This study utilizes two waves of Add Health data to examine the relationship between low self-control and IPV victimization as well as the influence of assimilation on this association. Findings from the logistic regressions reveal that low self-control significantly increased the risk of IPV victimization and the relationship is robust across all models. Assimilation did not moderate the relationship between the two variables, instead, it had an independent effect on IPV victimization. Individuals with higher levels of assimilation were more likely to experience IPV victimization. Policy implications are discussed.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://jcjl.pubpub.org/pub/v7i1
Recommended Citation
Luo, Fei; Dodson, Kimberly D.; and Alaniz-Salas, Heather
(2023)
"Exploring the Influence of Self-Control and Assimilation on Intimate Partner Violence: A Longitudinal Analysis,"
Journal of Criminal Justice and Law: Vol. 7:
Iss.
1, Article 1.
DOI: https://jcjl.pubpub.org/pub/v7i1
Available at:
https://research.library.kutztown.edu/jcjl/vol7/iss1/1