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The influence of occupational strain on organizational commitment among police: A general strain theory approach

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  • Moon, Melissa M.
  • Jonson, Cheryl Lero

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Using a General Strain Theory (GST) framework, this study examines the role of various strains on officers’ organizational commitment to their agencies. In addition, the mediating effect of negative affect is investigated.

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  • Moon, Melissa M. & Jonson, Cheryl Lero, 2012. "The influence of occupational strain on organizational commitment among police: A general strain theory approach," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 40(3), pages 249-258.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:40:y:2012:i:3:p:249-258
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2012.02.004
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    1. Scheuerman, Heather L., 2013. "The relationship between injustice and crime: A general strain theory approach," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 41(6), pages 375-385.
    2. Wang, Kangqing & Xia, Yiwei & Ma, Zhihao, 2021. "Development and validation of the Chinese public official strain scale," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 73(C).
    3. Bishopp, Stephen A. & Boots, Denise Paquette, 2014. "General strain theory, exposure to violence, and suicide ideation among police officers: A gendered approach," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 42(6), pages 538-548.

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