Social Control Theory
This resource outlines the key aspects of the Social Control Theory by Travis Hirschi.
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- Created on: 20-03-18 17:11
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- Control Theory
- This theory was introduced by Travis Hirschi (1969).
- The main argument of this theory is that individuals make the decision to break the law based on a societal bond breakdown.
- There are four elements that contribute to this bond.
- Attachment to other people
- Commitment to following rules
- Involvement by typical social behaviours
- It is believed that if any of these elements were to break down an individual would begin to engage in criminal activity.
- Belief
- It is believed that if any of these elements were to break down an individual would begin to engage in criminal activity.
- Belief
- There are four elements that contribute to this bond.
- External and internal forms of control can influence a person to either stop acting in a criminal way or start acting in a criminal way.
- It is understood that if an individual does begin to commit crime, it is because of a lack of social control.
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