In criminology, Social Control Theory as represented in the work of Travis Hirschi proposes that exploiting the process of socialisation and social learning builds self-control and reduces the inclination to indulge in behaviour recognised as antisocial.
In criminology, Social Control Theory as represented in the work of Travis Hirschi fits into the Positivist School and, later, Right Realism. It proposes that exploiting the process of socialisation and social learning builds self-control and reduces the inclination to indulge in behaviour recognised as antisocial.