Can general strain theory be used to explain recidivism among registered sex offenders?

The purpose of the current study was to assess sex offender recidivism in the context of General Strain Theory (GST). Surveys were mailed to 3,506 sex offenders with (N=939) in Nebraska, (N=1,850) in Kansas and (N=717) in Montana. Questions related to strain associated with registration and communit...

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Published in:Journal of criminal justice 2012-05, Vol.40 (3), p.187-193
Main Authors: Ackerman, Alissa R., Sacks, Meghan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anger
Criminal justice
Criminology
Depression (Psychology)
Deviant Behavior
Kansas
Montana
Nebraska
Recidivism
Registration
Regression analysis
Sex Offenders
Strain Theory
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Summary:The purpose of the current study was to assess sex offender recidivism in the context of General Strain Theory (GST). Surveys were mailed to 3,506 sex offenders with (N=939) in Nebraska, (N=1,850) in Kansas and (N=717) in Montana. Questions related to strain associated with registration and community notification, anger, depression, and criminal behavior were asked. OLS Regression was utilized to predict overall recidivism, as well as sex, violent, drug, and property recidivism. Findings suggest that GST is supported when analyzing recidivism. In the context of these findings, policymakers would do well to reexamine the broad use of registration and community notification laws.
ISSN:0047-2352
1873-6203
DOI:10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2011.11.002