PSY-5112: Theories of Criminal Behavior

Fox, B. (2017). It’s nature and nurture: Integrating biology and genetics into the social learning theory of criminal behavior. Journal of Criminal Justice, 49, 22–31.
This article provides a comprehensive examination of the nature/nurture debate as applied to criminal behavior.

Fox, K. A., Nobles, M. R., & Akers, R. L. (2011). Is stalking a learned phenomenon? An empirical test of social learning theory. Journal of Criminal Justice, 39(1), 39–47.
This research applies social learning theory to a particular criminal behavior. You’ll be surprised at what you learn!

Schaefer, U., & Bouwmeester, O. (2021). Reconceptualizing Moral Disengagement as a Process: Transcending Overly Liberal and Overly Conservative Practice in the Field. Journal of Business Ethics, 172(3), 525–543.
A good idea can always be made better. See if you agree with this update on Bandura’s theory of moral disengagement.

Yang, L., Cai, G., Yong, S., & Shi, H. (2020). Moral identity: A mediation model of moral disengagement and altruistic attitude. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 48(7), 1–13.
What factors mitigate or prevent the development of moral disengagement? This research offers a suggestion.