فحص فرضية النظرية العامة للجريمة في المملكة العربية السعودية

Abstract EN

This study aimed at testing the core proposition of Gottfredson and Hirschi’s General Theory of Crime.

The major proposition is that improper and incomplete socialization of individuals leads to low self-control and this leads to criminal acts and imprudent behavior.

A self-reported questionnaire, which is developed by Dennis Giever, is used as a research tool for this study.

A sample consisting of (490) students at King Saud University in Riyadh (KSA) was selected.

Findings showed an empirical support to the core proposition of the theory, regarding the relationship between low self-control and crime.

A significant relationship between parental management and low self-control (r = 0.148, p=0.000), and was found between low self-control and deviance(r=.434, p=0.000).

Moreover, a negative significant relationship was found between religiosity and deviance (r = -0.252, p=0.000).

Also findings showed a significant relationship between each of the following: 1- A significant relationship was found between low self-control and impulsiveness (r =0.831, p=0.000).

immediate gratification of desires (or simple tasks) (r =0.686, p=.000), risk seeking (r = 0.811, p=0.000); temper (r= 0.790, p=0.000); physical activities ( r=0.228, p=0.000) and self-centered (r=0.77, p=0.000).

2- A significant relationship was found between parental management and impulsiveness (r=0.131, p=0.000), risk seeking (r =.093, p=.04); temper (r=0.035, p=.03); physical activities (r=.0.297, P=0.000) and self-centered (r =.133, P=.003).

3- Finally, a significant relationship between low self-control and deviance (r =-0.434, P=0.000); involvement in deviance (r =.533, p=0.000); deviance incidents (r =-.220, p=0.000); absent from school (r =.188, P-0.000); school dropout (r =.l 12, p=.014) and smoking (r =.128, P=.005).