Advancing General Strain Theory: Three Empirical Studies
abstract: The main premise of general strain theory (GST) is that strains and stressors increase negative emotions, such as anger and depression, which ultimately influence coping—criminal and otherwise (Agnew, 1992). Though there is a lot of research in support of the core arguments of GST, gaps in...
Other Authors: | Walker, D'Andre (Author) |
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Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
Language: | English |
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2018
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.50589 |
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