Title: The relationship between media portrayals and crime: perceptions of fear of crime among citizens
Abstract:Fear of crime has been an area of increasing concern in criminological research in recent years. This is a study of (1) the relationship between media portrayals of crime and the prevalence of fear of...Fear of crime has been an area of increasing concern in criminological research in recent years. This is a study of (1) the relationship between media portrayals of crime and the prevalence of fear of crime, and (2) the key demographic correlates of fear of crime in the study community. The study resulted in three key findings. Results indicate several weak but positive relationships between media influence and fear of crime. Theoretical, research, and policy implications are discussed.Read More
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Date: 2017-01-31
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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