University of Arizona Author of Social Bond Theory Hirschi’s Two Theories and Beyond T ravis Hirschi has dominated control theory for four decades. His influence today is undiminished and likely will continue for years‚ if not decades‚ to come (see‚ e.g.‚ Britt & Gottfredson‚ 2003; Gottfredson‚ 2006; Kempf‚ 1993; Pratt & Cullen‚ 2000). Beyond the sheer scholarly talent manifested in his writings‚ what accounts for Hirschi’s enduring influence on criminological theory? Three interrelated considerations
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Academy of Nursing‚ is distinguished Professor Emeritus at Loyola University Chicago. She is founder and editor of Nursing Science Quarterly‚ and president of Discovery International‚ which sponsors international nursing theory conferences. Dr. Parse is also founder of the Institute of Humanbecoming‚ where she teaches the ontological‚ epistemological‚ and methodological aspects of the humanbecoming school of thought. She consults throughout the world with doctoral programs in nursing with healthcare
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discussions. When the topic about Social Control Theory was discussed in class for some reason it had a huge impact on me and my life right now. In sociology‚ the control theory attempts to explain an individual’s social bonds in relation to their behavior. I feel as though life today‚ revolves around how deep a bond is. Control theories assume that delinquent acts result when an individual’s bond to society is weak or broken. This micro-level theory states that all people have potential for deviance
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Theories of Aging Erik Erikson‚ who took a special interest in this final stage of life‚ concluded that the primary psychosocial task of late adulthood (65 and beyond) is to maintain ego integrity (holding on to one’s sense of wholeness)‚ while avoiding despair (fearing there is too little time to begin a new life course). Those who succeed at this final task also develop wisdom‚ which includes accepting without major regrets the life that one has lived‚ as well as the inescapability of death. However
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Hierarchy of Needs Theory Abraham Maslow is the man behind the highly-known motivation theory which was defined by the hierarchy of needs. Maslow concentrated on five existing needs in each different human. Physiological Needs Safety Needs Belonging or social Needs Esteem Needs Self-actualization needs. Each of these needs is described in the exhibit above. Maslow identifies the physiological need as the first step in order to reach to the Self-actualization needs. When each need is fully satisfied
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1. Systems theory and the Ecological perspective As a social worker‚ one must understand the impact of systems in the environment. The interactions between the individual and their multiple systems give social workers a visual of how to interpret their consumer ’s life. System theories is one way to try to interpret a consumer ’s life to have somewhat of a general idea of how to help solve the problems they are facing. The easiest way to view system theories are by creating
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Grand Theory Written Assignment 3.1 A grand theory is a systematic construction for the nature of nursing that has a clear mission and goals for nursing care. There are four categories of schools of thought within the realm of grand theories to include needs theories‚ interaction theories‚ outcome theories‚ and lastly caring/becoming theories. In the following tables I have highlighted a theorist from each school of thought and briefly discussed their educational background‚ my perception of
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Running head: Leadership Theories Leadership Theories Leadership Theories Leadership is a complex phenomenon‚ involving the constant interaction of three essential elements: the leader‚ the followers‚ and the surrounding situation or context (Wren‚ 1995‚ p. 125). Enhancing leadership requires extensive knowledge about each element and the relationships of each element to the other. The execution of this knowledge determines the quality of the leadership skills‚ which is essential to the
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Expectancy theory‚ pg. 306. Expectancy theory is based on the theory that the amount of effort that people expend depends on how much reward the expect to gain in return. It is a process theory because it tries to explain how motivation takes place for people. People will choose the assignment that has the biggest payoff and they think they are capable of handling. Expectancy theory has three basic components: valence‚ instrumentality and expectancy. Expectancy theory is comprehensive: first‚
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Theoretical Background The concept of Effective Therapeutic Communication is the anchoring theory for this study. Effective therapeutic communication is the result when certain conditions and principles are achieved‚ maintained‚ and understood. Such conditions are: Attitude‚ Environment‚ Socio-cultural and Ethnic background‚ Past experiences‚ Knowledge‚ Intersubjectivity‚ and Interpersonal relationships and perceptions. It becomes a learned process that benefits all of its participants. (Shives
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