Sutherland's differential association theory postulates that four factors of association strongly impact the likelihood of being involved in antisocial behaviour.The four factors are:

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Sutherland's differential association theory suggests that criminal behavior is learned through interaction with others. The four key factors influencing this process are frequency (how often interactions occur), duration (how long these interactions last), priority (the timing of these interactions in a person's life), and intensity (the importance or prestige of the source of the interaction).

Sutherland's Differential Association Theory Postulates That Four Factors of Association