According to early versions of control theory, poor self-esteem produces maladaptive social relations, which in turn opens the door for a youth to engage in delinquent behavior; in other words, poor self-esteem is the trigger.

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Early versions of control theory, particularly as articulated by Travis Hirschi in his Social Bond Theory, focus more on the strength of an individual's bonds to society (involvement, attachment, commitment, and belief) as deterrents to delinquency, rather than directly attributing delinquent behavior to poor self-esteem.

According to Early Versions of Control Theory, Poor Self-Esteem Produces