Street Youth, Strain Theory, and Crime
Description:
Utilizing a sample of homeless street youth, the study examined a more complete model of the classic strain perspective whereby relative deprivation, monetary dissatisfaction, monetary goals, & objective structural factors lead to crime. It also explored the interactions between these factors & the conditioning effects of peers, beliefs, & attributions. The results revealed that relative deprivation, monetary dissatisfaction, monetary goals, homelessness, & unemployment were related to crime. Further, monetary dissatisfaction & relative deprivation were conditioned by objective economic situations in their relationship with a number of illegal behaviors & interactions between monetary goals & monetary expectations & achievements were associated with crime. The results are discussed in light of the classic strain theories & suggestions are offered for future research. Tables, References. [Copyright 2006 Elsevier Ltd.]
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2006
Volume:
34
Issue:
2
Pages:
209-223
Location:
Oxford