Theories
Theories explain research by showing why something happens the way it is. Finding the right theory helps one frame the findings correctly in the literature field to provide support to it. A researcher may decide to engage in deductive research, which comes from a selected theory or inductive research, which starts with people’s experiences or an instance where they have to explore what is happening at the moment.
Theories often come up in the literature related topic. When a researcher finds out that there are many theories involved, he narrows down by making observations on how they are used to make predictions by considering the standard interacting variables. When reviewing a literature related gap based on a forensic population and learning populations, various theories were identified, such as attachment theory, self-determination, self-efficacy, and the relating theory. I choose the relating theory for the gap I found. It explains how the learning was successful among the forensic populations based on its principles: a secure attachment, care, calmness, and creation of consistent and respectful relationships. Attachment theory shows the benefits that make an individual feel supported, have a sense of belonging, and have a stable foundation in which a person can use his skills in a particular environment.
The research achieved the set objectives, and the clients reported high stability and confidence in their learning abilities and creating better relationships. The theory explores the gap that I identified on violent sexual offenders, the experiences while learning as they reside in a forensic institution. The attachment theory explains how ineffective behaviors can affect learning. It also provides an alternative environment to make learning successful.