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What is the primary focus of Sampson & Laub's theory regarding criminal behavior?
What is the primary focus of Sampson & Laub's theory regarding criminal behavior?
- Biological predispositions to crime
- The impact of family social controls (correct)
- Economic factors influencing delinquency
- Peer influence on decision making
What is suggested to undermine potential positive adult bonds, according to the content?
What is suggested to undermine potential positive adult bonds, according to the content?
- Higher education achievements
- Adverse family experiences (correct)
- Good relationships with peers
- Mentorship opportunities
What type of control is characterized by attachment within the family according to Sampson & Laub?
What type of control is characterized by attachment within the family according to Sampson & Laub?
- Social control
- Community control
- Relational control (correct)
- Peer control
Which factor does Warr argue plays a significant role in life-course transitions in relation to delinquency?
Which factor does Warr argue plays a significant role in life-course transitions in relation to delinquency?
How do increased social controls relate to persistent offending, according to Sampson & Laub?
How do increased social controls relate to persistent offending, according to Sampson & Laub?
What is the primary focus of the Age-graded theory of informal social control?
What is the primary focus of the Age-graded theory of informal social control?
Which of the following best describes the concept of desistance from crime as presented by Sampson and Laub?
Which of the following best describes the concept of desistance from crime as presented by Sampson and Laub?
Which component of social bonds is critical according to the Age-graded theory of informal social control?
Which component of social bonds is critical according to the Age-graded theory of informal social control?
What discovery did Rob Sampson make regarding the Glueck data?
What discovery did Rob Sampson make regarding the Glueck data?
Which of the following is NOT considered a turning point that affects social controls according to Sampson and Laub?
Which of the following is NOT considered a turning point that affects social controls according to Sampson and Laub?
In Sampson and Laub's view, what happens when social controls are weakened?
In Sampson and Laub's view, what happens when social controls are weakened?
What was a significant limitation faced by the Gluecks in their early research on juvenile delinquency?
What was a significant limitation faced by the Gluecks in their early research on juvenile delinquency?
Which theory heavily influenced Sampson and Laub’s Age-graded theory of informal social control?
Which theory heavily influenced Sampson and Laub’s Age-graded theory of informal social control?
Which of the following concepts is emphasized by Sampson & Laub's theory as a means to reduce persistent offending?
Which of the following concepts is emphasized by Sampson & Laub's theory as a means to reduce persistent offending?
Sampson & Laub's theory places significant emphasis on the role of peers in criminal behavior changes.
Sampson & Laub's theory places significant emphasis on the role of peers in criminal behavior changes.
What are the two types of control exercised by the family according to Sampson & Laub's theory?
What are the two types of control exercised by the family according to Sampson & Laub's theory?
Turning points can result in changes to both _____ and opportunities.
Turning points can result in changes to both _____ and opportunities.
Match the theory proponents with their respective focus areas:
Match the theory proponents with their respective focus areas:
What does the Age-graded theory of informal social control suggest about desistance from crime?
What does the Age-graded theory of informal social control suggest about desistance from crime?
According to Sampson and Laub, strong social controls decrease the likelihood of persistent offending.
According to Sampson and Laub, strong social controls decrease the likelihood of persistent offending.
Name one turning point identified by Sampson and Laub that can affect social controls.
Name one turning point identified by Sampson and Laub that can affect social controls.
The Age-graded theory was developed by __________ and __________.
The Age-graded theory was developed by __________ and __________.
Match the researchers with their contributions:
Match the researchers with their contributions:
Which of the following is a component of the social bonding theory presented in Sampson and Laub's theory?
Which of the following is a component of the social bonding theory presented in Sampson and Laub's theory?
Increasing social bonds with parents, teachers, and peers leads to lower levels of conformity.
Increasing social bonds with parents, teachers, and peers leads to lower levels of conformity.
What is the primary focus of the age-graded theory developed by Sampson and Laub?
What is the primary focus of the age-graded theory developed by Sampson and Laub?
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Glueck & Glueck's study
Glueck & Glueck's study
A study of 500 juvenile delinquents, tracking their criminal behavior from age 14 to 32 to understand the causes of delinquency.
Age-graded theory of informal social control
Age-graded theory of informal social control
A theory that suggests that social controls influence criminal behavior over a lifetime, and turning points like marriage, employment, and military service can change a person's behavior.
Informal social control
Informal social control
The influence of social bonds and relationships (family, peers, community) on behavior, preventing crime.
Turning points
Turning points
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Desistance from crime
Desistance from crime
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Sampson & Laub's work
Sampson & Laub's work
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Social Bonds
Social Bonds
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Persistent offending
Persistent offending
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Sampson & Laub's Theory
Sampson & Laub's Theory
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Turning points in life
Turning points in life
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Relational and instrumental control
Relational and instrumental control
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Peer influence (Warr's perspective)
Peer influence (Warr's perspective)
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Cumulative Disadvantage
Cumulative Disadvantage
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Warr's Argument
Warr's Argument
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Sampson & Laub's Contributions
Sampson & Laub's Contributions
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What is a key finding of the Age-Graded Theory?
What is a key finding of the Age-Graded Theory?
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Study Notes
Developmental & Life-Course Theories
- Sheldon and Eleanor Glueck conducted research on juvenile delinquency in the 1920s-1960s at Harvard University.
- Their study involved 500 boys sent to reform schools in the 1930s, collecting data on them at ages 14, 25, and 32.
- They documented a history of discrimination, rivalries, and societal obscurity.
Life-Course Theories (Glueck & Glueck)
- Their 1950 work, "Unraveling Juvenile Delinquency," detailed life histories of 500 boys, examining influences and outcomes.
- Data collection included information from their lives from ages 14, 25, and 32.
- Their research considered a range of factors associated with delinquency, including social and environmental elements.
Life-Course Theories (Sampson & Laub)
- Rob Sampson (Harvard) and John Laub (Maryland) found several boxes of the Glueck data, further exploring their findings.
- They secured funding to digitize the early life histories and conduct follow-up interviews with these men in their late 60s and early 70s.
- Their work created the age-graded theory of informal social control, emphasizing that desistance from crime is a process, not an event.
Sampson & Laub's Theory
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Their theory emphasizes social control as critical in understanding changes in criminal behavior throughout an individual's life course.
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Social bonds with parents, teachers, and peers contribute to conformity.
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Weak or broken social bonds increase the likelihood of deviance and delinquency.
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These factors, and turning points (like marriage, meaningful employment, or military service) help explain criminal behavior over a lifetime.
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They noted that the likelihood of persistent offending can change due to these turning points and social controls.
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Their theory prioritizes the impact of family, employment, and other social factors on behavior during adulthood.
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It acknowledges that individual differences might influence criminal behavior.
Sampson & Laub's Theory - Critiques
- Their work emphasizes the role of family and other social relationships.
- It downplays the influence of peers on criminal behavior.
- Warr (1993, 1998, 2002) disagrees, highlighting the importance of peer relationships and social interactions.
- Peer exposure and relationships play a crucial role during transitions; exposure to delinquent peers can impact criminal behaviors.
- Warr’s theory focuses on the interaction between life-course transitions and interactions with peers, explaining desistance and persistence in criminal behavior.
For This Week
- For Wednesday (Dec. 4th), read Chapter 15 – Integrating Criminological Theory.
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Explore the influential research of Sheldon and Eleanor Glueck on juvenile delinquency from the 1920s to 1960s. This quiz delves into their life-course theories and data collection methods, including the examination of the backgrounds of 500 boys over time. Learn about the societal and environmental factors that shaped their findings and the subsequent work by Sampson and Laub.
