Differential association theory explained why individuals engaged in crime. Ronald Akers developed social learning theory based off a theory called differential association which was developed by a theorist named Sutherland. Over the last four decades social learning theory has been the core criminological theory (Pratt et al., 2010). Starting with a introduction and background of the Akers social learning theory. And lastly, I will go over Hirschi’s critique and the empirical studies of both theories. After social learning theory, social bond theory will be discussed which will include all four social bonds. This paper will start with discussing social learning theory and its various steps in developing the theory including the four concepts.
Both theories have been the most studied, most popular, and widely researched theories in criminology today (Krohn, Skinner, Massey, & Akers, 1985 Pratt et al., 2010). They were both good friends but also theoretical rivals during this time Akers developed social learning theory and Hirschi developed the social bond theory. In Ronald Akers and Travis Hirschi’s early academic careers at the University of Washington. Share this: Facebook Facebook logo Twitter Twitter logo Reddit Reddit logo LinkedIn LinkedIn logo WhatsApp WhatsApp logo
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