Matt DeLisi|Andy Hochstetler|Daniel S. Murphy
Self-control behind bars: A validation study of the Grasmick et al. scale
Iowa State University|Iowa State University|Iowa State University
much empirical support selfcontrol theory based 24item scale conceptualized grasmick colleagues study examined dimensionality scale exploratory factor analysis confirmatory factor analyses structural equation model sem produced results discordant much prior research grasmick et al scale unidimensional complex theoretical iterations failed meet goodnessoffit statistics considerable refinement via modification indices needed measurement model fit data could found refinement required justify quintessential measure selfcontrol additional informationnotes contributorsdaniel murphydaniel murphy doctoral candidate department sociology iowa state university