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Social Control
Social Control
Most people act according to this internal social control (ie. they do
the right thing) – most of the time.
External
Social Control
The process of socialization does not ensure that all people
will conform all of the time. For this reason, external social
control must also be present.
Control Theory
Intro
Containment Theory
Social Bond Theory
Control Theory
1) Attachment
Attachment refers to sensitivity to and interest in others; it is
how strongly we are tied to others. This requires sensitivity to
the needs of others and an interest in their welfare.
2) Commitment
This refers to the extent to which we are committed to conventional
forms of action (school, work, etc).
Commitment requires time, energy and effort. The more we develop
this commitment, the more we have to lose if we commit deviant acts
and are caught.
Social Bond Theory
3) Involvement
This refers to the amount of time that we are involved in conventional
activities (primarily through school, recreation and family).
Involvement in conventional activities leaves little time for deviant
behaviour.
Social Bond Theory
4) Beliefs
This refers to an acceptance of conventional morality and a
respect for authority.
Sharing
Sensitivity to others
Respect for society’s legal code
Social Bond Theory
In a nutshell: