Consider the quotes presented in Figure 7.9. How could you connect these quotes to the four aspects of Hirschi’s social bonding theory?

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Social bonds consist of four interrelated elements or strands. Attachments are the connections one has to other people. Most important is the relationship a person has with his or her parents; however, relationships with other family members, relatives, teachers, coaches, caregivers, authority figures, and other community members are also important. Commitment refers to one’s stakes in conformity or how much a person has invested in society and its institutions, such as family, education, and religion. Involvement is simply the amount of time that is consumed by legitimate activities. Belief refers to one’s internalization of the laws and other social norms. The quotes provided in Figure 7.9 suggest how, for the individuals in this study, each element was complicated by difficult childhoods, a lack of good role models, and repeated involvement with the criminal justice system.

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