| Power-control theory attempts to explain the gender gap in delinquency by linking work-place authority to parental socialization and supervision of sons and daughters in the home. While research has produced some support for power-control theory, questions remain concerning the validity of the perspective to explain the gender gap in delinquency among African Americans and youth that reside in single-parent households. Data from Add Health is used to determine if power-control theory is race-specific and applicable to single-parent homes. The implications of the findings for power-control theory will be discussed. |
Updated 05/20/2006