criminology: the best theory and the worst theory

<p>I believe that the way that people are conditioned, not only when they are growing up but also through everyday life, is the main influence on why they make most decisions. Travis Hirschi&rsquo;s social control theory focuses on how attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief contribute to whether or not a person is more likely to commit a crime. These are all factors that condition someone. For adolescents, the lack of attachment to positive figures, such as parents and teachers, influences them to feel as if they would not be letting anybody important down if they were to commit a crime. Similarly, if there is a lack of commitment to school or a job, the adolescent will feel as if they have nothing to lose if they have to suffer the consequences of committing a crime. Involvement, such as in social activities, relates because as adolescents spend more time participating in events and activities,&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@clarapater/criminology-the-best-theory-and-the-worst-theory-7a811f1710a2"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>
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