Event Title

An Examination of the Relationship between Constrained Behaviors and Fear of Crime

Presenter Information

Samantha Riggs

Faculty Mentor

Carrie Cook

Keywords

Carrie Cook

Abstract

Constrained behaviors are alterations and restrictions of lifestyle, routines, and ususal behaviors as related to fear of crime. Examples include buying and carrying protective devices, participating in self-defense courses, and avoiding social activities. Many studies have posited a correlation between fear of crime and engaging in constrained behavors. While the research is ambiguous, some studies suggest that engaging in constrained behaviors increases fear of crime, verses fear of crime increasing the incidence of the behaviors or providing a perception of safety. This study examines constrained behaviors in terms of both altered behavior and possession of protective devices and the relationship of these behaviors and level of fear of crime. This study is unique in that it also examines constrained behaviors as they relate to perceived risk of being a victim of crime.

Session Name:

Psychology and Criminal Justice Potpourri I: Studies of Gender Stereotypes, Sibling Birth Order, Contrained Behaviors, and Fear of Crime

Start Date

4-4-2014 1:15 PM

End Date

4-4-2014 2:15 PM

Location

HSB 121

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An Examination of the Relationship between Constrained Behaviors and Fear of Crime

HSB 121

Constrained behaviors are alterations and restrictions of lifestyle, routines, and ususal behaviors as related to fear of crime. Examples include buying and carrying protective devices, participating in self-defense courses, and avoiding social activities. Many studies have posited a correlation between fear of crime and engaging in constrained behavors. While the research is ambiguous, some studies suggest that engaging in constrained behaviors increases fear of crime, verses fear of crime increasing the incidence of the behaviors or providing a perception of safety. This study examines constrained behaviors in terms of both altered behavior and possession of protective devices and the relationship of these behaviors and level of fear of crime. This study is unique in that it also examines constrained behaviors as they relate to perceived risk of being a victim of crime.