Citation
Pape, Catherine M. (2017). Employment and crime: Native vs. foreign born adolescents and adults.
Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology. Philadelphia, PA.
Abstract
Previous research has found that employment can reduce participation in criminal activities in the lives of older adults. Conversely, the opposite effect is found concerning employment in the lives of adolescents. This study fills a gap by looking at how known effects of employment for native-born populations applies to those who are foreign-born. I also explore whether the association between employment and crime is conditioned by generational status. This study will use data from Waves 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health). Preliminary results indicate a positive effect of employment for foreign-born adolescents and adults. I will conclude by discussing the implications of these findings for life course theory and desistance research.
Reference Type
Conference proceeding
Book Title
Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology
Author(s)
Pape, Catherine M.
Year Published
2017
City of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Reference ID
7115
