;
Feedback
What do you think about us?
Your name
Your email
Message
Differential Association Theory, formulated by Edwin H. Sutherland, explores the sociological aspect of criminal behavior as a learned activity. It emphasizes the role of intimate personal groups in shaping values, attitudes, and techniques related to crime. The theory's nine propositions outline the learning process of criminal actions, influenced by the frequency and nature of exposure to criminal behaviors and values. Empirical studies support the theory, although it faces some criticism.
Show More
Differential Association Theory explains how criminal behavior is learned through interactions and communication within intimate personal groups
Criminologist Edwin H. Sutherland
Edwin H. Sutherland developed Differential Association Theory in the late 1930s
Sociological perspective on criminal behavior
Differential Association Theory provides a sociological perspective on how criminal behavior is learned
Differential Association Theory has faced criticism for its correlational evidence and neglect of biological and psychological factors
Differential Association Theory states that criminal behavior is learned, not inherited
Interaction and communication
Criminal behavior is learned through interactions and communication with others
Intimate personal groups
The principal part of learning criminal behavior occurs within intimate personal groups
Techniques of committing a crime
Criminal behavior is learned through the techniques of committing a crime
Criminal behavior is influenced by definitions of the legal codes and motives for violating the law
Differential associations may vary in frequency, duration, priority, and intensity
The process of learning criminal behavior involves all the mechanisms of any other learning
Criminal behavior is not explained by general needs and values, as noncriminal behavior is also an expression of the same needs and values
Differential Association Theory suggests that exposure to criminal behaviors and values in one's environment can influence the likelihood of engaging in criminal acts
The theory emphasizes the importance of socialization in the development of criminal tendencies
Research has shown that family criminality and ineffective parenting can predict an individual's propensity for crime, supporting the theory's focus on intimate personal groups
Longitudinal studies have identified family criminality and ineffective parenting as predictors of criminal behavior, aligning with the theory's emphasis on intimate personal groups
Research has shown a correlation between parental criminality and the likelihood of offspring engaging in criminal acts, supporting the theory's idea of intergenerational transmission
Research has found that both differential association and social reinforcement play significant roles in the adoption of behaviors such as substance abuse among adolescents
00
According to ______ Association Theory, criminal behavior is acquired through interactions in ______ groups like ______ and ______.
Differential
intimate personal
family
friends
01
Nature of criminal behavior learning
Criminal behavior is learned through communication and interaction within intimate groups, not inherited.
02
Learning content in criminal behavior
Includes techniques of crime, ranging from simple to complex, and attitudes towards legal codes.
