What is the causal logic of social bonding theory in criminology?

In criminology, social bond theory refers to Travis Hirschi's theory that individuals become criminals or not as a result of their socialization and the people they form personal relationships with.The four major elements of social bonds are interpersonal attachment, commitment to social values norms, involvement with peers in normative contexts, and conformity with their society's moral code. Hirschi theorized that those with strong social bonds would be much less likely to become criminals because their...

In criminology, social bond theory refers to Travis Hirschi's theory that individuals become criminals or not as a result of their socialization and the people they form personal relationships with.The four major elements of social bonds are interpersonal attachment, commitment to social values norms, involvement with peers in normative contexts, and conformity with their society's moral code. Hirschi theorized that those with strong social bonds would be much less likely to become criminals because their socialization led them to believe in and accept the values and conditions of their society.

A person with a healthy relationship with their family, a large social network, and a commitment to  social norms, according to Hirschi's theory, would be socialized in accordance with a society's values and thus less likely to consider violating those values. People with weak social bonds, who may not have been socialized normatively due to weak social bonds in their families, peer groups, or socialization to believe their society's values would not have a reason to follow a society's laws because they may lack commitment to society's norms and values.