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Strain theory
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Strain theory can refer to;
In chemistry:
In social sciences:
- Strain theory (sociology), the theory that social structures within society may pressure citizens to commit crime
- Value-added theory, the assumption that certain conditions are needed for the development of a social movement
See also
- General strain theory, a theory of criminology developed by Robert Agnew
- Role strain, a concept in role theory in sociology
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