User:Kiahnadenae/Self-control theory of crime/Bibliography

Self-Control Theory of Crime Article Review

Article: Self-control theory of crime

Lead:

The Lead is a little wordy and can be organized to flow better when providing a brief description of the article. For example, introduction the theory, then its theorist, and finally what the theory aims to depict. Another suggestion that would strength the Lead would be including the name of other theorist such as Freud, who contributed to the empirical study of the literature.

Theory

Hirschi and Gottfredson argued that an important factor behind crime is individual lack of self-control. Individual self-control and the reduction of deviant behaviors can be explained through Hirschi and Gottfredson three-pronged socialization process including Age Postulate, Stability Postulate, and the Versatility Postulate.

Content, Tone, and Balance:

The context of the article does well by providing the reader general background of the self-control theory and how it has been critic in psychology, however there is a content gap that interrupted the flow of the article. Although general background was presented, the tone of the article was not neutral and used words such as "strong" and "most important " that can be persuasive readers. The balance of the article is equivalent and proportion to each section. A suggestion would be to incorporate an content table/chart and include more context on the topic.

Also See:

Reality Principle

Pleasure Principle

Reference:

Below I have contributed some sources that help explain the Self-control Theory.

Barlow, H. D., & Decker, S. H. (2010). Criminology and Public Policy : Putting Theory to Work. Temple University Press.

De Puiseau, B. W., Glöckner, A., & Towfigh, E. V. (2019). Integrating theories of law obedience: How utility-theoretic factors, legitimacy, and lack of self-control influence decisions to commit low-level crimes. Judgment & Decision Making, 14(3), 318