midterm 3 Flashcards
(8 cards)
SOCIAL BOND DIMENSIONS (4)
ATTACHMENT (to families)
COMMITMENT (to social norms and institutions)
INVOLVEMENT (in activities)
BELIEF (that these things are important)
Attachement
interpersonal relationships and social and cultural standards.
Involvement
decreases boredom and feelings of detachment.
Commitment
social group fosters a sense of social responsibility, duty and honour
Belief
strong religious beliefs and affiliations create sense that life holds unique purpose.
Social Bond Theory (ppt)
elements of social bonding include attachment to families, commitment to social norms and institutions (school, employment), involvement in activities, and the belief that these things are important” (
theory of social control
theory based on the assumption that persons will engage in delinquent behavior when their “social bond” to society is weakened.
Who (Theory)
Travis Hirschi