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Does prison strain lead to prison misbehavior? An application of general strain theory to inmate misconduct

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  • Morris, Robert G.
  • Carriaga, Michael L.
  • Diamond, Brie
  • Piquero, Nicole Leeper
  • Piquero, Alex R.

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This paper applies macro-micro General Strain Theory (GST) to predict prisoner misconduct. It is hypothesized that prison-based strain will adversely affect inmates and increase their misconduct.

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  • Morris, Robert G. & Carriaga, Michael L. & Diamond, Brie & Piquero, Nicole Leeper & Piquero, Alex R., 2012. "Does prison strain lead to prison misbehavior? An application of general strain theory to inmate misconduct," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 40(3), pages 194-201.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:40:y:2012:i:3:p:194-201
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2011.12.001
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