Differential association theory has been critiqued for ignoring individual differences in the propensity to associate with antisocial peers.

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Differential association theory emphasizes the importance of social environment and peer associations on criminal behavior but has been criticized for not accounting for individual factors such as personality, self-control, and genetics in influencing an individual's propensity to associate with antisocial peers.

Differential Association Theory Has Been Critiqued for Ignoring Individual Differences