Social Control Theory basic theorists

Question 1

Reiss (1951)

Answer 1

Internal and external causes of deviance (internalised norms/values; breakdown in external controls)
Study of 1,100 young men on probation using psych reports

Question 2

Toby (1957)

Answer 2

Stakes in Conformity

Question 3

Edward Ross (1901)

Answer 3

‘Social Control’

More perfect social order = more social control generated

Question 4

Nye (1958)

Answer 4

Systematised control theory
4 Methods of social control generated in the family
780 youths in Washington

Question 5

Reckless (1961)

Answer 5

Containment Theory
3 Causes of deviance - societal, social, internal
External and internal inhibitors

Question 6

Matza and Sykes (1964)

Answer 6

Drift theory

Techniques of neutralisation

Question 7

Hirschi (1969)

Answer 7

Social Bond Theory
4 elements of social bond
Self-report study of 3,500 San Franscisco high school boys

Question 8

Gottfriedson and Hirschi (1990)

Answer 8

Self-control theroy

Internalised self control most improtant - controlled by parenting

Question 9

Tittle (1995)

Answer 9

Control-balance theory

Repressive/autonomous deviance

Question 10

Gibbs (1989)

Answer 10

Three parties idea