Citation
Kaufman, J. M. (2009). Gendered responses to serious strain: The argument for a general strain theory of deviance.
Justice Quarterly. vol. 26 (3) pp. 410 , PMCID: PMC2898519
Abstract
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 females, including externalizing and internalizing forms of negative emotions, and including multiple gendered deviant outcomes. Using the Add Health dataset, I find strong support for the impact of serious strains on both types of negative emotions and different forms of deviance for males and females. However, the experience of serious strain, emotionally and behaviorally, is gendered. Depressive symptoms are particularly important for all types of deviance by females. Including multiple types of deviant outcomes offers a fuller understanding of both similarities and differences by gender. These results support the utility of GST as a theory of deviance in general and support greater connections between GST, feminist theorizing, and the sociology of mental health.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080%2F07418820802427866Reference Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
Justice Quarterly
Author(s)
Kaufman, J. M.
Year Published
2009
Volume Number
26
Issue Number
3
Pages
410
DOI
10.1080/07418820802427866
PMCID
PMC2898519
Reference ID
1052
