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Essay / Family Socialization Essay - 1062
Hirschi argues that a person with strong and stable attachments to family, friends, or community institutions is less likely to violate societal norms. Its next element, commitment; refers to an individual's investment in social activities and institutions. Hirschi argues that there is an association between the level of commitment and the propensity for deviance. Involvement is the third element and refers to the fact that a large amount of structured time spent on socially approved activities reduces the time available for deviance. Finally, the last element of the social bond theory concerns the individual's level of belief in shared social values and norms (Hirschi