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Sharon's case: - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Biological explanations
        
        Given her parents' deviant behaviour, there may be a genetically inherited element in Sharon's own offending, aggression and substance abuse.
        
        Biochemical factors such as alcohol could also play a part, since it is known to trigger aggression.
      - Differential association theory
        
        The theory focuses on socialisation in face-to-face groups like the family. If an individual is exposed to values favourable to law-breaking, as Sharon has been both with her parents and Ellie's family, they are more likely to engage in criminal behaviour themselves.
      - Subcultural theory
        
        This focuses on how individuals may be socialised into a deviant subculture.
        
        Sharon's criminality could be explained using Cloward and Ohlin's theory that failure to achieve mainstream goals because of blocked opportunities may mean she is recruited into a criminal subculture where she can acquire criminal skills.
        
        Sharon's involvement with Ellie's family may give her this opportunity.
  - - - This may indicate 'affectionless psychopathy', which Bowlby found in maternally deprived juvenile thieves.