Modern developmental/ life course perspective: Thornberry's interactional model of offending

Question 1

What is Thornberry’s Interactional model of offending

Answer 1

• first to emphasize reciprocal/ feedback, effects in the casual modeling
• combined social control & social learning models
• incorporates 5 primary theoretical constructs

Question 2

What are the 5 primary theoretical constructs

Answer 2

1. commitment to school
2. attachment to parents
3. believe in conventional values
4. adoption of delinquent values
5. associating with delinquent peers