For social control theorists, the real question is not why some people behave so badly, but rather why most of us behave well most of the time.

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Social control theorists believe that socialization and social structures overwhelmingly encourage conformity to societal norms and values, leading most people to behave well most of the time. They are more concerned with understanding why individuals deviate from these norms rather than why people generally behave in accordance with them.

For Social Control Theorists, the Real Question Is Not Why