Social Bonding Theory
Travis Hirshi’s social bonding theory is a form of social control. While other criminological theories attempt to explain why crime occurs, social bonding theory explains why people conform to the norms of society and away from deviant and antisocial behaviors. Many argue the threat of punishment as being a deterrent.
However, Travis Hirshi, in his contentions, believes there are other factors beyond punishment that are responsible for conformity. Review Chapter 7 in your primary text, and watch The Social Bond Theory video, which provides examples of the four elements of the theory (Siegel, 2015; Hiemstra, 2013). In your paper,
Explain Travis Hirschi’s social bonding theory.
Describe the four elements of social bonding theory.
Discuss how the social bonding theory affects conformity in America.
Discuss the relationship between social bonding theory and the various sociological schools of crime causation.
Your paper must
Be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Use at least five scholarly sources in addition to the course text and the article being evaluated.
Document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Required Resources
Text
Siegel, L. J. (2015). Criminology: The core (5th ed.). Retrieved from https://redshelf.com/
Chapter 7: Social Process Theories
Multimedia
Hiemstra, A. [Adison Hiemstra]. (2013, April 3). The social bond theory [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs9AaITvt3I
This video discusses Travis Hirschi’s social bonding theory and provides examples of the four elements of the theory (attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief). This video supports this week’s assignment, “Social Bonding Theory.”
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Worley, R. [Robert Worley]. (2011, November 4). Control theories of crime.mp4 [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/pvwd8R5_OGs
This video discusses the various styles of control theories currently in use in criminology today. This video supports this week’s discussion, “Control Theories versus Criminological Theories” and the assignment, “Social Bonding Theory.”
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Recommended Resource
Text
Schmalleger, F. J. (2012). Criminology today: An integrative introduction (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Chapter 5: Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior
This chapter focuses on mental health conditions and crime.
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