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testing informal social control theory: examining lewd behavior during mardi gras

Redmon, David (2010) testing informal social control theory: examining lewd behavior during mardi gras. Deviant Behavior, 23 (4). pp. 363-384. ISSN 0163-9625. E-ISSN 1521-0456. (doi:10.1080/01639620290086422) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:44977)

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Abstract

This exploratory study extends Forsyth's research on lewd behavior during Mardi Gras by testing Sampson and Laub's (1993) theory of informal social control. Lewd Conduct at Mardi Gras is defined as the exposure of one's genitals, anus, vulva, or female breast nipples, or engaging in oral or penetrative sex in any public place open to the view of people. The overall findings do not support Sampson and Laub's theory of informal social control. Yet, significant findings did reveal that people who have high incidences of divorces and engagements are more likely to participate in lewd behavior during Mardi Gras. It is suggested that future researchers incorporate Forsyth's methodology by using qualitative research when studying lewd behavior during Mardi Gras.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1080/01639620290086422
Subjects: H Social Sciences
H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
Depositing User: N. Gregory
Date Deposited: 20 Nov 2014 09:48 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:17 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/44977 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Redmon, David.

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