| Abstrakt: |
Unlike negative deviants, positive deviants have been infrequently examined empirically. Further, traditional deviance/criminology theory — developed with negative deviants/criminals as the model — has not been utilized to assess whether if is salient in explaining positive deviants. Thus, this study focuses on a group of positive deviants, abstainers or near-abstainers, from criminal activity. Utilizing mixed methodology, this group was studied empirically in relation to social bond theory. Additionally, based on the qualitative interviews, three other factors emerged as salient in promoting positive deviance: guilt, self-assurance in self-identity, and lack of motivation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
