일반긴장요인과 화이트칼라 범죄 발생의 상호관계 검증

Abstract

The purpose of this study is verifying the impact on white-collar crime intentions through applying general strain theory, particularly by categorizing white-collar workers into subordinates, middle managers, and executives, and comparing the differences in criminal intention depends on their job levels. The intention for white-collar crime, specifically focusing on embezzlement, was suggested as The dependent variable. Also, rather than direct measurement about embezzlement, and respondents were prompted to response their behaviors and perceptions in specific situations with suggested crime scenarios The independent variables included strain factors proposed by the General Strain Theory, such as the loss of positive stimuli, failure to achieve goals, and the occurrence of negative stimuli, along with negative emotions. To achieve the goal of this research, data was collected focusing on office, business, and management workers in the metropolitan area. As a result, general strain factors did not affect to the intent for white-collar crime at the executive level. However, it was suggested that the smaller the size of the company, the more significant affect on the intention for white-collar crime. In the case of subordinate and middle management workers, both general strain factors and negative emotions affected significantly to the intention for white-collar crime. Therefore, to counteract white-collar crime, it is requested the differentiated strategies for each job levels. For small and medium-sized enterprises, controls to executives should be strengthened, and for large enterprises or conglomerates, a fair promotion system and adequate economic rewards, such as appropriate wage increasing, should be enhanced to mitigate the feelings of deprivation among lower-level employees and middle managers.