New Strain Theories

Question 1

2 Forms of Strain Theories

Developed in the 80’s

Answer 1

• General Strain Theory focuses on juveniles and adds the concept of blocked avoidance of painful situations
• Institutional Strain Theory posits that anomie also reduces the control of most social institutions (family, school, …)

Question 2

Complexity of Strain

Answer 2

Is an important advance in combining structural factors with individual-level variables