Define and Explain the various types of “Strain Theory”. Give information about the author and definition and examples of each.

Strain Theory
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Stress concept is a full concept with an essential part to play in the description of the criminal activity and misbehavior. First, there is a detailed summary of the top strain theories of crime and misconduct, from (Merton, 1938) to (Agnew, 1992). It is suggested that strain concepts have become gradually wider, analyzing more types of strain and concentrating on the description of misbehavior in all public sessions. Second, the social strain theory is compared with social control, self-control, and differential association learning theory. The unique contribution of strain theory to the explanation of delinquency is highlighted. Strain theory directs attention to a category of independent variables ignored or de-emphasized in other methods: namely negative relations with others. It focuses on a fundamentally different set of intervening variables, namely emotions like anger and frustration. This paper, however, will concentrate on the definition of strain theory, its different types and examples.
Definition of Strain Theory
There is no one authoritative definition of strain theory. An overview of theory and research, however, suggests that strain theory has two defining characteristics. First, strain theorists argue that delinquency results when individuals cannot get what they want through legitimate channels. (Elliott, Huizinga & Ageton, 1985), state that strain theory, in its simplest …