General Strain Theory
일반 긴장이론
A comprehensive sociological criminology theory positing that diverse stressors and strains generate negative affective states (especially anger), which create pressure for corrective delinquency.
| Field | Criminology · Sociology |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Micro · Individual |
| Paradigm | Cognitivism Conflict Theory |
| Key figures | 👤 Robert Agnew (로버트 애그뉴) |
| Year | 1992 |
Key Claims
Robert Agnew expanded strain theory by identifying three major categories of strain: failure to achieve positively valued goals, removal of positively valued stimuli, and confrontation with noxious stimuli. These strains produce negative emotions (notably anger), leading to criminal coping when legitimate coping resources are absent.
Further Reading
- Agnew, R. (1992). Foundation for a general strain theory of crime and delinquency. Criminology, 30(1), 47–88.
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