2.2.2.4 - Bowlby (1946)

• Bowlby's theory of attachment focuses on the maternal deprivation of criminality
• Bowlby says that maternal deprivation leads to deviant and antisocial behaviour
• Bowlby argues that in order for criminality to be reduced, a child needs a close relationship between them and their primary care giver from birth until the age of 5
• Bowlby conducted a study on 44 juvenile delinquents
• Bowlby's study showed that 34% of the delinquents were separated from their primary care givers for 6 months+
• Bowlby's study showed that only 5% of the non-delinquent control group had maternal deprivation for 6 months+