This paper empirically evaluates Broidy and Agnew's propositions, in which they apply
general strain theory to explain gender differences in crime and deviance, by analyzing data …

Drawing on Broidy and Agnew's (1997) extension of general strain theory to explain gender
differences in deviance and crime, we tested hypotheses explaining why women are more …

In their strain theory explanation for the gender gap in delinquency, Broidy and Agnew posit
that the joint experience of anger and depression, which is more typical among females than …

This paper uses General Strain Theory (GST) to explore the relationship among strain,
personal attributes, negative emotions, deviant behavior, and gender. Theories of deviance …

Some scholars argue for sex-specific explanations of criminal behavior, while others opt for
more general theories of crime. In this article, we elaborate on recent explorations of gender …

This paper expands and builds on newer avenues in research on gender and general strain
theory (GST). I accomplish this by focusing on serious strains that are relevant for males and …

Although previous research on Agnew's (1992) general strain theory (GST) tends to yield
significant effects of strain on negative emotions as well as deviance and crime, results tend …

Based on recent theoretical and empirical advancements in general strain theory (GST)
research, this study explored the possible extension of GST to explain both interpersonal …

Tests of general strain theory (Agnew, 1992) have focused primarily on the relationship
between strain and crime, ignoring the intervening role of negative emotions and legitimate …

Despite an increase of research on general strain theory (GST), an empirical analysis
investigating potential differences between males and females has not been conducted …