NCJ Number
124815
Journal
Sociological Perspectives Volume: 32 Issue: 3 Dated: (1989) Pages: 413-418
Date Published
1989
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This study uses multiple regression analysis to determine how high school delinquency affects educational attainment and whether juvenile delinquency or lack of educational experience is the critical factor in shaping adult occupational status.
Abstract
The data were collected from a sample of 1,924 respondents from the young male cohort of the National Longitudinal Survey of Labor Market Experiences. The findings indicate that high school delinquency does negatively affect years of education obtained. Age, mental ability, socioeconomic background, educational goals, marriage, and childlessness all positively shape years of schooling acquired. However, when controlling for years of education attained and other background variables, the data show that high school delinquency does not significantly shape adult occupational status. High school delinquents who acquired additional schooling are able to diminish the negative impact of their delinquency. 3 tables, 15 references. (Author abstract modified)