@article{ref1,
title="Perceived injustice and delinquency: a test of general strain theory",
journal="Journal of criminal justice",
year="2012",
author="Rebellon, Cesar J. and Manasse, Michelle E. and Van Gundy, Karen T. and Cohn, Ellen S.",
volume="40",
number="3",
pages="230-237",
abstract="PURPOSE: 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. <br><br>METHODS: Using a sample of middle- and high-school students from 12 schools in Southern New Hampshire, the present study tests GST via a series of OLS, negative binomial, and structural equation analyses using a more precise measure of perceived injustice than prior work and extensive statistical controls for such variables as self-control, differential association, attitudes toward delinquency, and alternative strain measures in a longitudinal context. <br><br>RESULTS: Results yield strong support for the notions that perceived injustice promotes delinquency and that this relationship is mediated by situational anger. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Perceived injustice appears to be an important type of strain that should be incorporated into future research and addressed by future delinquency prevention efforts. <br><br>KEYWORDS: Juvenile justice; Juvenile delinquency;<p />",
language="en",
issn="0047-2352",
doi="10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2012.02.001",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2012.02.001"
}