Gomes, Hugo S.Pereira, Maria Gouveia2021-06-302023-08-012019Gomes, H.S.,& Pereira, M.G.(2019). Testing the general theory of crime with the circumplex model: Curvilinear relations between family functioning and self-control. Deviant Behavior, 41(6), 779-7910163-9625http://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/8223The relation between family and low self-control is usually studied within linear hypotheses. In this study, we intended to test the familial origin of self-control under a curvilinear hypothesis. This is a cross-sectional study, with a sample of 448 adolescents and young adults. Data analysis was based on correlation and regression-based statistics. Results revealed linear associations between family functioning and juvenile deviant behavior, contrary to self-control which presented curvilinear relations with family cohesion and flexibility (i.e. both high and low extreme levels were associated with low self-control). This finding suggests a new approach to the familial origin of low self-control.engjournal article10.1080/01639625.2019.1596449