What underlying cause might lead to individuals exhibiting deviant behavior according to containment theory?

Containment theory suggests that deviant behavior can happen when people lack the inner and outer controls that help keep them on the right path. Inner controls are personal beliefs and values that guide our decisions, while outer controls are the rules and expectations from society, like laws and family influence. If someone feels pressure from their environment—like poverty or peer influence—and their inner beliefs are weak, they might choose to engage in deviant behavior. For example, a teenager might start stealing if they feel they can't afford what their friends have and don't believe stealing is wrong. Essentially, when both inner and outer controls are weak, individuals may act out in ways that society sees as deviant.