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The aim is to assess the effectiveness of internet sampling methods for studying adolescent delinquency and victimization.

April 27, 2026International CriminologyOpen Access

Delinquency and Victimization in a National Internet Sample of Adolescents: A Methodological and Theoretical Study of Versatility and Overlap

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The aim is to assess the effectiveness of internet sampling methods for studying adolescent delinquency and victimization.
Conducted an internet-based self-report study as a companion project to a school-based international study.
Explored measurement issues regarding delinquency and victimization in online contexts.
Analyzed response biases and differences between school-based and non-school respondents.
The internet-based sample demonstrated significant overlaps between different types of delinquency.
There were substantial connections between delinquency and victimization in both online and offline contexts.
The findings aligned with expectations of Modern Control Theory, supporting the validity of the internet sampling approach.

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This randomized trial explores delinquency and victimization overlaps in adolescents using internet sampling, indicating the validity of online surveys.

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Marshall et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eefde9fede9185760d4a6a https://doi.org/10.1007/s43576-026-00220-9

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This randomized trial explores delinquency and victimization overlaps in adolescents using internet sampling, indicating the validity of online surveys.

Delinquency and Victimization in a National Internet Sample of Adolescents: A Methodological and Theoretical Study of Versatility and Overlap

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Delinquency and Victimization in a National Internet Sample of Adolescents: A Methodological and Theoretical Study of Versatility and Overlap

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