Internal social control refers to the process by which individuals adopt and adhere to societal norms and values, leading to self-regulation and conformity.

Formal social control refers to the use of laws, regulations, and punishments by institutions such as the government and legal system to enforce conformity and maintain social order.

Informal social control refers to the use of social interactions, customs, traditions, and peer pressure to maintain conformity and regulate behavior within a group or community.

Positive social control involves the use of rewards, incentives, and positive reinforcement to encourage desired behavior and promote conformity.

Negative social control involves the use of punishments, sanctions, and negative reinforcement to deter undesirable behavior and enforce conformity.

Normative social control refers to the belief that individuals should conform to societal norms and values out of a sense of duty, obligation, or social responsibility.

Coercive social control refers to the use of force, threats, or punishments to enforce conformity and deter non-conformity.

External social control refers to the use of social pressure, ridicule, ostracism, or other forms of social disapproval to enforce conformity and deter non-conformity.

Moral social control refers to the belief that individuals should conform to societal norms and values because they are inherently good or right, regardless of personal desires or interests.

Internal social control refers to the belief that individuals should conform to societal norms and values because they are in their own best interest, leading to personal satisfaction and well-being.

Functional social control refers to the belief that individuals should conform to societal norms and values because they are necessary for the smooth functioning of society, promoting social order and stability.

Surveillance social control involves the use of surveillance, monitoring, and data collection to enforce conformity and deter non-conformity.

Ideological social control involves the use of propaganda, advertising, and public relations to shape public opinion, promote desired behavior, and maintain social order.

Digital social control involves the use of social media, technology, and digital platforms to monitor and influence behavior, often through data collection, targeted advertising, and algorithmic manipulation.

Network social control involves the use of social networks, peer groups, and social circles to enforce conformity, regulate behavior, and maintain social order.