THE IMPACT OF PARENTAL CONTROLS ON DELINQUENCY

Previous studies have argued that not only indirect controls but also direct controls lessen delinquency. Through a self-report survey of hi gh school youths, the current study attempts to assess this thesis. Su pportive of previous studies, the data revealed that even with a range of theoretically salient variables controlled, direct control was inv ersely related to delinquent involvement. This relationship, however, was stronger and more consistent for males than females.