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| Greenberger, David B. | 3 |
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Allen, Vernon L.; Greenberger, David B. – 1977
This study presents an aesthetic theory of school vandalism and reports on nine original empirical studies that are relevant to the theory. It is proposed that the act of destroying an object is very enjoyable because it is, in effect, an aesthetic experience. The theory posits that the variables accounting for positive hedonic value associated…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Patterns, Conceptual Schemes, School Vandalism
Peer reviewedAllen, Vernon L.; Greenberger, David B. – Crime and Delinquency, 1978
An aesthetic theory of vandalism is proposed, which posits that variables accounting for the enjoyment associated with socially acceptable aesthetic experiences are similarly responsible for the pleasure associated with acts of destruction. Several studies provide support for hypotheses derived from the aesthetic theory of vandalism. (Author)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories, Delinquency Causes
Allen, Vernon L.; Greenberger, David B. – 1978
One of 52 theoretical papers on school crime and its relation to poverty, this chapter presents an aesthetic theory of vandalism and reports nine original empirical studies that are relevant to the theory. It is proposed that the act of destroying an object is enjoyable because it is, in effect, an aesthetic experience. The essay is divided into…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Creative Expression, Difficulty Level
