A sexual frustration theory of aggression, violence, and crime

Adam Lankford

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2021, vol. 77, issue C

Abstract: Sexual frustration is a common experience for many people; it is one of the biggest frustrations in some individuals' lives; and it has been cited as a cause of immoral behavior for centuries. However, it does not feature prominently in any leading criminological theories.

Keywords: Sexual frustration; Sex drives; Aggression; Violence; Crime (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2021.101865

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