휴대전화 모바일비행의 원인으로서 비행자특성과 비행기회, 그 통합적 설명

An Integrated Approach of Delinquent Characteristics and Opportunity Factors toCauses of Mobile Delinquency

This study intends to construct and test an integrated model for explaining mobile delinquency. This model integrates both delinquent characteristics and media opportunity factors. The former includes strain, social bonding variables, associates with mobile delinquent peers, attitude toward mobile delinquency, and low self-control which have been emphasized by major delinquent theories. The latter includes mobile media characteristics(portability/mobility, individuality/secrecy, and simultaneity/connectivity) and other media opportunity factors such as anonymity and mobile use time which give opportunities and make easier to commit mobile delinquency. This study intends to test the effects of both two group factors on mo bile delinquency and also test their interaction effects. Using data from 640 both male and female middle school students, results show that association with mobile delinquent peers has the strongest effect on mobile delinquency. Results also reveal that low self-control and attachment to parents also have significant effects on mobile delinquency. It was also found that individuality/secrecy and anonymity have significant effects on mobile delinquency. In addition, results show that the interaction effect between low self-control and individuality/secrecy is significant.