Citation
Iratzoqui, A. (2018). Strain and Opportunity: A Theory of Repeat Victimization.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence. vol. 33 (8) pp. 1366-1387
Abstract
General strain theory is often applied to explain the origin of deviant behavior, while the risky lifestyles and opportunities perspective is often used to examine the ongoing risk for victimization. However, given evidence that the delinquent coping mechanisms operationalized by the general strain tests and the risky behaviors measured in the risky lifestyles models are often the same behaviors, the current study argues that these two models can be constructed as a uniform framework to explain the onset and continuity of victimization, including involvement in delinquency, from childhood through adolescence. Experiences of child maltreatment are posited to trigger feelings of negative emotions more likely managed with forms of coping that can foster opportunities for suffering further victimization. Using data from the first three waves of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health), the results show that youth who adopt maladaptive forms of coping with childhood abuse and neglect, including engaging in substance abuse, running away from home, and drug selling, are at further risk for subsequent experiences of victimization in adolescence. However, the model provides only one pathway linking child maltreatment to adolescent victimization, and the strength of support varies based on the measures of negative emotions and coping strategies.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177%2F0886260515615146Keyword(s)
general strain risky lifestyles victimization
Notes
1552-6518 Iratzoqui, Amaia Journal article J Interpers Violence. 2015 Nov 23. pii: 0886260515615146.
Reference Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
Author(s)
Iratzoqui, A.
Year Published
2018
Volume Number
33
Issue Number
8
Pages
1366-1387
Edition
November 26, 2015
DOI
10.1177/0886260515615146
Reference ID
9326
