Cromer G
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This article describes the linguistic changes that occurred amongst a group of repentant delinquents and assesses their importance in the self-reconstitution process. Each of the three major themes of transformative labelling are not only reflected in the way that the repentants talk; they are also highly influenced by it. In particular, the adoption of new pattern of speech helps the repentants to (i) come to terms with their delinquent past and turn over a new leaf and (ii) forestall the doubts that are bound to occur during the escalation to normal identity.
本文描述了一群有悔意的违法者之间发生的语言变化，并评估了这些变化在自我重构过程中的重要性。转变性标签的三个主要主题中的每一个不仅反映在有悔意者的谈话方式中；它们也受到谈话方式的高度影响。特别是，采用新的言语模式有助于有悔意者（i）接受他们违法的过去并改过自新，以及（ii）预先防止在向正常身份转变过程中必然会出现的疑虑。
