The scope of General Strain Theory is intended to provide a clear explanation of why and why not crime occurs at all levels of society, while maintaining that Stress is a major cause of criminal involvement. When people experience negative emotions, such as anger, frustration or depression, they become unhappy and upset, thus experiencing tension or stressors (Ganem, 2010). Crime is therefore a way to reduce or escape these tensions, and is their method of dealing with their emotions. According to Agnew, “Strains refer to events or conditions that individuals dislike (1992,