Delinquent behavior

Delinquent behavior was assessed using a self-report questionnaire regarding involvement in different types of delinquent behavior, such as theft, fraud, violence and traffic violation. Items were rated on a 5-point Likert scale (from never to six times or more).

In pregnancy, the questionnaire consisted of 18 items on different types of delinquent behavior, with two additional items assessing ‘ever being arrested’ and ‘having a criminal record’. At age 17/18 years, the questionnaire included 5 items on different types of delinquent behavior, and one additional item on contact with Bureau Halt

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Constructs
Waves
  • Generation R

  • Mid pregnancy
    •   MM FF
    0 months - 4 months   From 2002-01-01 to 2005-12-31
  • 17-18 years
    •   CC
    17.0 - 18.0 years   From 2020-10-01 (ongoing)
    Mode of collection SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Analysis unit Individual
    Instrument name Delinquent behavior
    Measure name Delinquent and rule-breaking behavior
    References
    Zwirs, B., Verhulst, F., Jaddoe, V., Hofman, A., Mackenbach, J., & Tiemeier, H. (2012). Partner similarity for self-reported antisocial behaviour among married, cohabiting and dating couples: the Generation R Study. Psychology, Crime & Law, 18(4), 335–349. https://doi.org/10.1080/1068316x.2010.493888
    You can also access this dataset using the API (see API Docs).