Predicting delinquency by self ‐reported impulsivity in adolescents in Ghana

ConclusionThe ABIS was shown to have sound psychometrics in a standard Ghanaian secondary school sample. Even in this group, where delinquency and antisocial behaviours were of low frequency, its motor and attention impulsivity scores were shown to have some relationship with violent and general delinquent behaviours, suggesting that the ABIS could be a useful tool across cultures for identifying adolescents at high risk of such problems and intervening early to limit damage. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - December 1, 2017 Category: Criminology Authors: Samuel Adjorlolo, Edward Asamoah, Sarah Adu ‐Poku Tags: Original Article Source Type: research