In my view, social bond theory, strain theory and differential association theory best explain people’s involvement in criminal behaviour. First, social bond theory suggests that strong attachments to society minimize and prevent deviation. It argues that the four dimensions of social bond are attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief. However, according to the theory, there is a strong link between crime and the two first variables which are attachment and commitment. We develop a feeling of responsibility when we get attached to others and commit to rules and regulations which lead to forming stronger social bonds and thus discourage us from committing deviant behaviours. Next, strain theory suggests that the lack of legitimate and
