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Systematic quantitative literature review on criminological theories in Asia
journal contribution
posted on 2020-10-14, 00:00 authored by Masahiro SuzukiMasahiro Suzuki, C-F Pai, MJ IslamEmpirical work on criminological theories in Asia has been increasing. However, few comprehensive and systematic reviews on the application of criminological theories in Asia have been conducted. Using a systematic quantitative literature review method on peer-reviewed English-language journal articles, we aim to provide an overview of the use of five major criminological theories in Asia: (1) strain; (2) social learning; (3) control; (4) routine activity; and (5) developmental and life-course. In particular, we address the following four questions: (1) how often are these theories tested in which region of Asia?; (2) what methodology is used to test these theories?; (3) to what extent are these theories supported in the Asian context?; and (4) what cultural uniqueness in the Asian context is taken into account in testing these theories, and what role and effect do they play in analysis and outcome? Findings indicate that the relationship between these theories and the Asian regions is skewed; many studies do not employ rigorous methodologies; these theories are either fully or partially supported in the Asian context; and only a few studies have analyzed the cultural uniqueness of the Asian context, and no effect of cultural uniqueness of the Asian context was found. Research implications for developing criminology in Asia are discussed.
History
Volume
13Issue
2Start Page
129End Page
151Number of Pages
23eISSN
1871-014XISSN
1871-0131Publisher
SpringerPublisher DOI
Peer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- No
Acceptance Date
2017-11-27External Author Affiliations
Griffith UniversityEra Eligible
- Yes