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Explaining crime for a young adult population: An application of general strain theory

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  • Ostrowsky, Michael K. & Messner, Steven F., 2005. "Explaining crime for a young adult population: An application of general strain theory," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 33(5), pages 463-476.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:33:y:2005:i:5:p:463-476
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    1. Eitle, David J., 2002. "Exploring a source of deviance-producing strain for females: Perceived discrimination and general strain theory," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 30(5), pages 429-442.
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    6. Jang, Sung Joon & Rhodes, Jeremy R., 2012. "General strain and non-strain theories: A study of crime in emerging adulthood," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 40(3), pages 176-186.
    7. Baron, Stephen W., 2009. "Street youths' violent responses to violent personal, vicarious, and anticipated strain," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 37(5), pages 442-451, September.
    8. Schroeder, Ryan D. & Hill, Terrence D. & Haynes, Stacy Hoskins & Bradley, Christopher, 2011. "Physical health and crime among low-income urban women: An application of general strain theory," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 39(1), pages 21-29.
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