Impulsive and callous traits are more strongly associated with delinquent behavior in higher risk neighborhoods among boys and girls.

• DOI: 10.1037/0021-843x.117.2.377
• Publication Date: 2008-05-19T20:52:18Z
• Authors: Madeline H. Meier; Wendy S. Slutske; Stephan Arndt; Remi J. Cadoret
• Keywords: Disadvantaged

The purpose of the present study was to determine whether effect impulsive and callous personality traits on delinquent behavior varied across neighborhood context in a population-based, statewide sample 85,000 Iowa schoolchildren ages 10-19. Two previous studies examining association between impulsivity delinquency disadvantaged affluent neighborhoods have yielded contrasting findings. Results suggested robust moderating risk for delinquency. relation greater low collective efficacy compared high efficacy. A similar interaction found traits, indicating consistency Gender differences were also examined, results replicated holdout sample.