Strain Theory
Who created Strain Theory ?
Robert K. Merton
who tested his theory in 1967 ?
Edgar G. Epps
What was the name of the book Robert K. Merton wrote ?
"Social Structure and Anomie"
How did he test the theory?
Questioned high school students from Seattle
Who was the theory influenced by ?
Emile Durkheim
What races are higher in aspirations and expectations?
whites and Asians Americans
What is strain theory ?
he theory states that society puts pressure on individuals to achieve socially accepted goals (such as the American dream), though they lack the means.
In what connection Cernkovich test the strain theory?
American dream to criminal behavior.
what are the five modes of individual adaptation?
Conformity
Innovation
Ritualism
Retreatism
Rebellion
What adaptation did Murphy and Robinson add to Merton strain theory ?
MAXIMIZATION