According to differential association theory, simply spending time with people who engage in deviance is not sufficient to explain deviant behaviour. Deviance becomes more likely when:

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definitions favourable to violating norms outweigh definitions favourable to conformity

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the individual experiences strain and the deviant behaviour produces financial rewards

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the individual lacks access to all conventional institutions and legitimate opportunities to achieve institutionalized goals

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the individual engages in deviance but receives no formal punishment

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the individual experiences strong negative emotions in response to strain

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