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Late-Night Employees Working in a 24-Hour Store Often Earn More

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Late-night employees working in a 24-hour store often earn more than similar employees who work the day shift.What explains this difference in pay?


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Control Theory

A theory in sociology and criminology that posits individuals refrain from deviant behavior due to the presence of social controls that encourage conformity.

Regulate

To control or maintain the rate or speed of a machine or process so that it operates properly; to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way.

Own Behavior

Refers to an individual's actions or conduct, typically considered from the perspective of self-monitoring or self-awareness.

Labeling Theory

A perspective in sociology and criminology that considers the labeling of individuals or groups as deviant to play a significant role in their identification and behavior as such.

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