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Perceived injustice and delinquency: A test of general strain theory

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  • Rebellon, Cesar J.
  • Manasse, Michelle E.
  • Van Gundy, Karen T.
  • Cohn, Ellen S.

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While a growing body of empirical literature supports many key predictions of General Strain Theory (GST), the subjective perception of injustice remains a theoretically important but empirically under-researched type of strain. The present study therefore examines the relations among perceived injustice, anger, and rule-violation.

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  • Rebellon, Cesar J. & Manasse, Michelle E. & Van Gundy, Karen T. & Cohn, Ellen S., 2012. "Perceived injustice and delinquency: A test of general strain theory," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 40(3), pages 230-237.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:40:y:2012:i:3:p:230-237
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2012.02.001
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