The Effects of Experienced, Vicarious, and Anticipated Strain on Violence and Drug Use among Inmates
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Cathy Marcum, Associate Professor and Curriculum Coordinator (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: The bulk of research on general strain theory has focused on determining
the effect of experienced strain on the illegal or delinquent behaviors of juveniles or
young adults. While much has been gained by this research, it is important to
understand the role of experiencing and witnessing strain on adult, high risk
populations (e.g., adult inmates). The current study examines the effect of
experienced, vicarious, and anticipated victimization on inappropriate coping
mechanisms of inmates. Specifically, it examines the effect of experiencing or
witnessing physical victimization on inmates’ use of violence and drug/alcohol.
Survey data from 208 adult parolees show that, at least in controlled environments
like prisons, witnessing violence increases the likelihood of engaging in violence
and that experiencing and witnessing violence significantly increases the likelihood
that inmates will use drugs or alcohol.
The Effects of Experienced, Vicarious, and Anticipated Strain on Violence and Drug Use among Inmates
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Additional Information
- Publication
- McGrath, S., Marcum, C.D., & Copes, H. (2012). The effects of experienced, vicarious, and anticipated strain on violence and drug use among inmates. American Journal of Criminal Justice, 37(1): 60-75. Published by Springer-Verlag (ISSN: 1936-1351). DOI 10.1007/s12103-011-9127-1
- Language: English
- Date: 2012