Answer: It might also prevent delinquency.
Explanation: The strain theory was developed in 1938 by Robert K. Merton. The theory explains the pressure society put on individuals to attain a societal status by committing crimes. Delinquency is a behaviour that is considered to be inappropriate, illegal or unacceptable. According to the strain theory, strain causes delinquency and the elimination of strain in the society will prevent delinquency.
