The architects of self-control theory, Michael Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi, argue that their explanation of crime complements or is compatible with all of the other sociological theories of criminal behavior.

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Gottfredson and Hirschi's self-control theory posits that low self-control is the primary factor behind criminal behavior, which is a perspective that does not necessarily complement or align with all other sociological theories of crime, many of which emphasize different causes such as social structure, culture, or learning processes.

The Architects of Self-Control Theory, Michael Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi