General Strain Theory opens Strain Theory to include many more causes of strain than just social structure and misalignment of goals and means.

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General Strain Theory, developed by Robert Agnew, expands upon traditional strain theory by incorporating a broader range of sources of strain, including the removal of positively valued stimuli and the presentation of negative stimuli, not just the disjunction between goals and means as emphasized in earlier formulations of strain theory.

General Strain Theory Opens Strain Theory to Include Many More