Social Control Theory: The Socialization And Crime Approach

There have been a wide range of theories that provide detailed information concerning the socialization and crime approach. According to Siegel (2012) direct or indirect social interaction within different social settings is often reflective of how and why individuals relate to one another as well as a variety of possible outcomes that result from interacting. According to (Long 2007) some theoretical perspectives (Interactionism) focus on causes and consequences of individual’s behavior that can lead to criminality. Additionally, this particular perspective exemplifies how societal members view and create perceptions of others based on certain behaviors or groups through analytical observation that is followed by surmising why individuals act or react to environmental conditions or changes. This is one of many reasons why some theorists believe that socialization and crime are interrelated and conclude that “The social process approach – an individual’s socialization-determines the likelihood of criminality.”
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He used a method of classification and description to test his perception of delinquency. According to Hirsch (1969) societal influences, changes in the environment, and as well as individual’s physical conditions influence the likelihood of delinquency. These factors reduce the likelihood of individuals maintaining appropriate attachments, moral beliefs, involvements, and those pertinent commitments provide effective constraints against crime. As a result when some individual’s believe the reward of crime is greater than the punishment they will more than likely continue with a pattern of criminality. They must at an early age learn and apply the appropriate social controls (reinforcement mechanisms) to deviate from behaviors that contribute to