An Exploratory Study of Sustained Friendship and Criminal Activity Across the Life-Course

• In Event: The Role of Peers in Crime and Deviance over the Life Course

Abstract

This study explores the extent to which persistent peer group relationships are related to unlawful behavior over the life course. Peer relationships are measured at two points in time: during adolescence and early adulthood. The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) dataset is used to conduct this study.

Authors

• Kiesha Warren-Gordon, Ball State University

• Michael Brown, Ball State University