Much Support Has Been Found for Hirschi's Constructs Attachment and Commitment

question 14

Essay

Much support has been found for Hirschi's constructs attachment and commitment. Define and provide an example of attachment and commitment. Why are these two constructs stronger predictors of social control than involvement and belief?

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Definitions:

Navy

A navy consists of the branch of a nation's armed forces principally designated for naval and amphibious warfare; namely, lake-borne, riverine, littoral, or ocean-borne combat operations and related functions.

Raw Materials

Unprocessed or minimally processed substances that are used to manufacture goods or products.

American Commerce

Refers to the trade, business practices, and economic transactions both within and conducted by the United States with other countries.

Josiah Strong

A prominent American Protestant clergyman in the late 19th and early 20th centuries known for his strong support of American imperialism and Christian missionary work.