Predictors of fear of crime: general fear versus perceived risk

被引：27
作者：
Chadee, Derek [1 ]
Ying, Nikita K. Ng [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ W Indies, Dept Behav Sci, St Augustine, Trinidad Tobago
来源：
JOURNAL OF APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 2013年 / 43卷 / 09期
关键词：
SYMBOLIC POLITICS; CRIMINAL VICTIMIZATION; GENDER-DIFFERENCES; SELF-INTEREST; ATTITUDES; EMOTION; VALENCE; MODEL;
D O I：
10.1111/jasp.12207
中图分类号：
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号：
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要：
Much of the literature on fear of crime (FOC) has focused on the role of risk perceptions in understanding FOC, with little consideration given to psychological factors not directly related to crime, but that can impact the levels of FOC. This study introduces general fear (GF) as an explanatory factor in understanding FOC. A proportional random sample of 1,197 respondents was obtained from 406 enumeration districts across Trinidad. The results revealed GF as the strongest predictor of FOC across ethnicity, sex, age, area of residence, and victim status. Explanations and areas for further investigation are offered.
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页码：1896 / 1904
页数：9
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