Nye's control theory includes both barriers to delinquency and positive inducements to delinquency.

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Nye's control theory posits that delinquency is caused by a lack of social control, which can be either external (e.g., parental supervision) or internal (e.g., self-control). Barriers to delinquency are factors that prevent individuals from engaging in delinquent behavior, while positive inducements to delinquency are factors that encourage individuals to engage in delinquent behavior.

Nye's Control Theory Includes Both Barriers to Delinquency and Positive