Goff B G, Goddard H W
Utah State University, USA.
Adolescence. 1999 Spring;34(133):47-60.
This study investigated the relationship of terminal core values to delinquency, substance use, and sexual behavior in a sample of 544 high school students. Students were classified according to their dominant value, and comparisons were made in regard to thirty-one indicators of delinquency, substance use, and sexual activity. As predicted by social control and strain theories, groups valuing fun/enjoyment and security were strongly identified with delinquency and substance use. Groups valuing self-respect, being well-respected, sense of accomplishment, warm relationships with others, and sense of belonging exhibited low frequency of delinquent behavior and substance use. Sense of belonging tended to be related to lower sexual activity, while warm relationships with others and being well-respected were associated with the most sexual activity. Gender differences in problem behaviors were also explored. The implications for theory and intervention are discussed, and values self-confrontation is proposed as a method for reducing problem behaviors.
本研究调查了544名高中生样本中终极核心价值观与犯罪、物质使用和性行为之间的关系。学生们根据其主导价值观进行分类，并针对犯罪、物质使用和性活动的31项指标进行了比较。正如社会控制理论和紧张理论所预测的那样，重视乐趣/享受和安全感的群体与犯罪和物质使用密切相关。重视自尊、受他人尊重、成就感、与他人的温暖关系和归属感的群体表现出较低的犯罪行为和物质使用频率。归属感往往与较低的性活动频率相关，而与他人的温暖关系和受他人尊重则与最多的性活动相关。还探讨了问题行为中的性别差异。讨论了该研究对理论和干预的启示，并提出价值观自我对抗作为减少问题行为的一种方法。
