Hirschi's social control theory is not itself a structural theory because the cause of deviant behavior is presumed to be:

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Hirschi's social control theory sees the cause of deviant behavior as being within the individual, and specifically, the lack of social control or ties to conventional society. It does not attribute deviance to biological factors, universal cultural norms, or personal role choices.

Hirschi's Social Control Theory Is Not Itself a Structural Theory