Social Bonding Theory

Travis Hirshis social bonding theory is a form of social control. While other criminological theories attempt to explain why crime occurs, social bonding theory explains why people conform to the norms of society and away from deviant and antisocial behaviors. Many argue the threat of punishment as being a deterrent. However, Travis Hirshi, in his contentions, believes there are other factors beyond punishment that are responsible for conformity. Review Chapter 7 in your primary text, and watch video, which provides examples of the four elements of the theory (Siegel, 2015; Hiemstra, 2013). In your paper,

• Explain Travis Hirschis social bonding theory.
• Describe the four elements of social bonding theory.
• Discuss how the social bonding theory affects conformity in America.
• Discuss the relationship between social bonding theory and the various sociological schools of crime causation.

Your paper must

• Be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the .
• Include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Students name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructors name
  • Date submitted
• Use at least five scholarly sources in addition to the course text and the article being evaluated.
• Document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Text

Siegel, L. J. (2015). (5th ed.). Retrieved from https://redshelf.com/

• Chapter 7: Social Process Theories

Multimedia

Hiemstra, A. [Adison Hiemstra]. (2013, April 3). [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs9AaITvt3I

• This video discusses Travis Hirschis social bonding theory and provides examples of the four elements of the theory (attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief). This video supports this weeks assignment, Social Bonding Theory.

Worley, R. [Robert Worley]. (2011, November 4). [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/pvwd8R5_OGs

• This video discusses the various styles of control theories currently in use in criminology today. This video supports this week’s discussion, “Control Theories versus Criminological Theories” and the assignment, “Social Bonding Theory.”