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This paper examines hypotheses derived from “differential identification.” Specifically, the degree of delinquency involvement of an individual is compared with that of those individuals with whom he identifies—whether positively or negatively. The degree of delinquency involvement was measured by a self-reported delinquency scale. Results suggest similar delinquency involvement among close friends.
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Victor M. Matthews (1968) studied this question.
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