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15 kwi 2021 · Abstract. Objectives: Explanations of community violence traditionally reflect a social disorganization perspective, suggesting that neighborhood characteristics affect crime via the intervening mechanism of informal social control. Drawing on Agnew’s Macro Strain Theory [MST], we argue that neighborhood characteristics 1) also affect macro ...
- The Maximizer: Clarifying Merton's theories of anomie and strain
Robert Merton's (1957) theories of anomie and strain are...
- The Maximizer: Clarifying Merton's theories of anomie and strain
PDF | This chapter will seek to clarify the theoretical objectives and scope of Merton's work on anomie and strain as a sociology of deviant behavior,... | Find, read and cite all the...
21 kwi 2015 · Agnew’s general strain theory (GST) focuses on a much broader range of strains and factors that influence the likelihood of criminal coping. Empirical support for GST has rejuvenated ...
1 lis 2008 · Robert Merton's (1957) theories of anomie and strain are among the most widely examined theories of criminality. Messner and Rosenfeld's (1994) theory of institutional anomie built on Merton's conception of anomie, delineating how specific institutions lead to conditions of anomie and criminality.
1 wrz 2012 · This reflection describes how the article revised strain theory, how I built on the article, and the research inspired by the article. Most strain theories state that delinquency results when individuals are unable to achieve their goals through legitimate channels.
7 lut 2022 · General strain theory (GST) is the latest and broadest version of strain theory (Agnew, 2006). GST represents a revision and extension of prior strain theories, including the classic strain theories of Merton ( 1938 ), Cohen ( 1955 ), and Cloward and Ohlin ( 1960 ).
1 wrz 2001 · Introduction. General strain theory (GST) emanates from a theoretical framework in criminology that has undergone serious conceptual revisions in recent years. Strain theory has a long history in the sociological study of crime and deviance, but it has changed considerably since its inception.
