Competing Theoretical Explanations of Cocaine Use: Differential Association Versus Control Theory:

摘要: Questionnaires from 1,517 respondents were obtained by means of both a convenience and snowball sample. 1,091 (72%) had used cocaine at least once, while 426 (28%) never it. The data this information about criminal use have been to test the efficacy two competing theoretical models delinquent or behavior, differential association control theory. Both tabular multiple regression techniques analyze cause respon dents' use. Differential theory variables found be far more effective than in explaining cocaine.