Date of Award
4-9-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Department of Criminal Justice Sciences
First Advisor
Dr. Dawn Beichner-Thomas Beichner-Thomas
Abstract
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing population in the United States (U.S). They are characterized by parental attachment, school commitment, neighborhood involvement, and belief. The association between Asian immigrants and crime is multifaceted and requires an in-depth investigation. This study aims to compare the offending rates of Asian immigrants with those of other immigrants, such as immigrants from Europe, Central and South America, Australia, and Africa based on Travis Hirschi’s social bonding theory. The data for this study are drawn from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health), which is a nationally representative study of students in grades 7 through 12. This study uses Wave 1 in-home interview data consisting of a sample size of 1906 immigrants. The findings of this study indicated that Asian immigrants are no different from other immigrants in rates of offending. Overall, understanding the characteristics that contribute to the criminal behaviors of Asian immigrants may shed light on the creation of specific culturally informed programs for Asian immigrants, in the future. Additionally, policymakers can design new policies to promote family bonds, enhance school commitment, and foster neighborhood involvement which may contribute to less criminal activity.
Recommended Citation
Pia, Shamim Ara, "Comparing Asian Immigrants Offending Rates with Other Immigrants." (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 1939.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/1939
DOI
https://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2024.20240618063950432913.999939
Page Count
55
Comments
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