Research shows that social control variables have a stronger correlation with delinquent and criminal behaviour than any other variable.

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Research indicates that while social control variables (such as family, school, and community influences) are significant, other variables like individual traits (e.g., impulsivity), social learning (e.g., association with delinquent peers), and environmental factors (e.g., neighborhood characteristics) also have strong correlations with delinquent and criminal behavior. No single variable consistently shows a stronger correlation across all studies and contexts.

Research Shows That Social Control Variables Have a Stronger Correlation