This video features Dr. Robert Agnew explaining General Strain Theory, extending earlier anomie frameworks by Durkheim and Merton. It breaks down the types of strain individuals face—such as goal blockage, removal of positive stimuli, and presentation of negative stimuli—and connects them to negative emotions and potential deviant behavior. Hearing from the scholar himself providing an accessible explanations makes it ideal for engaging students, sparking class discussion, and linking theory to real-world examples of stress-related criminal coping.
