american prisons, black inmates more likely to be associated with violence. black prisoners tended to come from poorer backgrounds, so imported cultural norms
Gaes et al (1988)?
82,000 prisoners, Hispanic backgrounds more violent than non Hispanic. Prisoners with Asian backgrounds less likely to be violent. culture and ethnicity can contribute to aggression.
DeLisi (2004)?
813 male inmates in US prisons, found no correlation between violence in prisons and previous gang membership.
Dispositional?
individuals disposition, traits and characteristics that create an individuals personality are the main factors in aggression displayed by an individual.
Irwin and Cressey (1962)?
Importation model- individuals import their characteristics into the prison. If someone comes from a violent subculture they will continue to be violent in prison
