Victimization, fear of crime, procedural injustice and inmate misconduct: An application of general strain theory in South Korea
While a wealth of research on Agnew's general strain theory has shown that strains can promote the likelihood of crime and deviant behavior, the application of general strain theory towards a prison setting remains understudied. This study aims to expand the knowledge base for our understanding...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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2019
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International journal of law, crime and justice
Year: 2019, Volume: 59 |
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Volltext (Resolving-System) |
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Summary: | While a wealth of research on Agnew's general strain theory has shown that strains can promote the likelihood of crime and deviant behavior, the application of general strain theory towards a prison setting remains understudied. This study aims to expand the knowledge base for our understanding of the roles that unique strains play within prisons that may pressure inmates to engage in inmate misconduct. |
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ISSN: | 1756-0616 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2019.100346 |