what do hirschi's four elements of the social bond include?
Intrinsic to Hirschi's (1969, 1977) theory of social control is the assumption that persons will engage in delinquent behavior when their social bond to society is weakened. Hirschi's concept of social bond is comprised of the following four elements: (1) attachment, (2) commitment, (3) involvement, and (4) beliefs.
The social bonding elements of commitment and involvement compliment the goals of rehabilitation services. For example, Hirschi's (1969, 1977) notions concerning commitment to and investment in conventional activities by the individual are exemplified in the Individual Written Rehabilitation Plan (IWRP).
Abstract. 1  In an attempt to prepare parents on methods to improve their children's overall chances of success in life, it is important to examine the factors that lead to academic success and fulfillment. Hirschi's social bonding theory (1969) highlights key components that facilitate greater accomplishments in life.