NCJ Number
86045
Journal
Acta Sociologica Volume: 24 Issue: 3 Dated: (September 1981) Pages: 149-165
Date Published
1981
Length
17 pages
Annotation
This article studied the lifestyle of male thieves and addicts in Sweden during 1976-77 to give a more complete picture of time-perspectives among criminals, particularly their orientation toward the present.
Abstract
Because of the nature of the criminal world, criminals are forced to make fast decisions, vital for their future. Furthermore, 'hanging around' is necessary in order for them to take advantage of opportunities that suddenly arise. Criminals often demand more independence than most other groups and thus more manipulative time for themselves. A special kind of constant orientation to the future is more common among groups that lead an irregular, unpredictable life. Over 30 references are listed. (Author abstract modified)