| Abstract: | In a sample of 48 nonliterate societies, frequency of theft and personal crime were separately correlated wtih a number of variables which were suspected to be casual factors in the development of crime. Lack or limitation of opportunity for the young boy to form an identification with his father was associated with both types of crime. A high degree of socialization anxiety in childhood and a high degree of status differentiation in adulthood were significantly associated with theft only; a general adult attitude of suspicion and distrust was more decidedly associated with personal crime. (17 ref.) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
