A black and white photo of Albert Bandura smiling in front of a bookshelf filled with criminology books, with bold text reading "Albert Bandura in Criminology," symbolizing his influential role in linking psychology and criminal behavior through social learning theory.

Albert Bandura in Criminology: Social Learning Theory and Crime Prevention

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Introduction: Rethinking Criminal Behavior through Social Learning The study of crime has historically been shaped by competing paradigms—biological determinism, psychoanalytic drives, rational choice, and sociological theories of anomie and strain. Within this vast intellectual terrain, the work of Albert Bandura stands out for offering a framework that is both psychologically sound and socially grounded. Bandura’s…

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Criminality as a Social Phenomenon

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Criminality has long been a central issue in societies across the world. While crime is often viewed as an individual act of deviance, it is increasingly understood as a social phenomenon. This perspective recognizes that crime is not merely the result of personal choices but is shaped by social structures, cultural norms, economic conditions, and…