Hirschi - Bonds of attachment

What does Hirschi focus on?

Why most people don’t commit crime and how is social control achieved?

How many bonds of attachment does he identify?

4

What are the bonds of attachment?

Attachment

Commitment

Involvement

Belief

What does the attachment bond mean?

How others think of you if you commit the crime for example spouses, children, friends in particular.

What is the commitment attachment?

What do you have to lose and what are you putting at risk?

(Job for example)

What is the involvement attachment?

What takes up your time within society and do you even have time?

What does the belief attachment mean?

Our moral code what do we believe is the right thing to do?

What does this then mean for people with fewer attachments?

They are more likely to commit crime.

What does Hirschi not address?

Why certain people have secure bonds and others don’t