740 – How Accountability Groups Work

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Do you know how accountability groups work? Can joining an accountability group help you make more positive decisions in your life? Join us in a conversation about the theory behind accountability groups and how that same theory can improve your mental health.

If you want to learn about how accountability groups work, then this episode is for you!

Here are two reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

  1. Learn about the social control theory and how that plays a role in accountability groups.
  2. Discover how you can apply the social control theory to your life to make positive changes.

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Episode Highlights

What Is The Social Control Theory?

  • Theory is widely used in criminology.
  • Was created by Ivan Nye.
  • The idea is the more connected you are with the people in your community and surroundings the less likely you are to engage in harmful behaviors and crime.
  • It exploits the process of socialization and social learning to build self control.
  • There are three forms of control
    • Direct, Indirect, and Internal.
  • Any behavior that goes against the social contract created by that community will have a negative effect.

How Can You Use The Social Control Theory In Your Life?

  • The value in this theory is recognizing how important it is to be connected with other people.
  • Having a deep connection with people around you who support you and are aligned with your own life goals will have positive effects on your behavior.
  • In your life, use the social control theory to control your own behavior positively.
  • Surround yourself with people who have similar goals and you will take the right action to accomplish those goals. 

5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode

“The idea that the more connected you are to your social group the less likely you are to engage in crime”.

“Our connection to the people around us to the community around us has an effect on what our behavior options look like”.

“The idea that we need to go at it alone and be self-made might actually be harmful for us”.

“This action isn’t in line with what I want with my life”

“The value is in recognizing how important it is to be connected with other people”.

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