General strain and delinquency: An alternative examination of conditioning influences
P Mazerolle, J Maahs�- Justice Quarterly, 2000 - Taylor & Francis
One of the key assumptions of Agnew's general strain theory (GST) is that various factors
condition the effect of strain on delinquency. Past research examining this question�…
condition the effect of strain on delinquency. Past research examining this question�…
An integrated theoretical perspective on delinquent behavior
DS Elliott, SS Ageton, RJ Canter�- Journal of research in�…, 1979 - journals.sagepub.com
This paper presents an integrated theoretical model of the etiology of delin quent behavior.
The proposed model expands and synthesizes strain, social-learning, and social control�…
The proposed model expands and synthesizes strain, social-learning, and social control�…
Strain, personality traits, and delinquency: Extending general strain theory
Although Agnew's (1992) general strain theory (GST) has secured a fair degree of support
since its introduction, researchers have had trouble explaining why some individuals are�…
since its introduction, researchers have had trouble explaining why some individuals are�…
General strain theory
According to general strain theory (GST), individuals who experience strain or stress often
become upset and sometimes cope with crime. This simple idea is at the core of GST�…
become upset and sometimes cope with crime. This simple idea is at the core of GST�…
Delinquency, situational inducements, and commitment to conformity
S Briar, I Piliavin�- Soc. Probs., 1965 - HeinOnline
In recent years a theory of delinquency, the delinquent subculture thesis, has been
advanced which has had an enormous influence on delinquency prevention and control�…
advanced which has had an enormous influence on delinquency prevention and control�…
[CITATION][C] The nature and determinants of strain: Another look at Durkheim and Merton
R Agnew�- The future of anomie theory, 1997
[CITATION][C] Social sources of delinquency: An appraisal of analytic models
RR Kornhauser - 1978 - University of Chicago Press Chicago
Explaining crime for a young adult population: An application of general strain theory
MK Ostrowsky, SF Messner�- Journal of Criminal Justice, 2005 - Elsevier
Most research informed by general strain theory (GST) concentrated on the young,
particularly adolescents. Using data from the National Youth Survey (NYS) Wave 7, in which�…
particularly adolescents. Using data from the National Youth Survey (NYS) Wave 7, in which�…
Experienced, vicarious, and anticipated strain: An exploratory study on physical victimization and delinquency
R Agnew�- Justice quarterly, 2002 - Taylor & Francis
Most research on strain theory has focused on the effect of personally experienced strain on
delinquency. This study focused on vicarious and anticipated strain; vicarious strain refers to�…
delinquency. This study focused on vicarious and anticipated strain; vicarious strain refers to�…
The weak strength of social control theory
DF Greenberg�- Crime & Delinquency, 1999 - journals.sagepub.com
A reanalysis of self-reported delinquency data from the Richmond Youth Survey indicates
that social control theory has only limited explanatory power. The analysis confirms a�…
that social control theory has only limited explanatory power. The analysis confirms a�…