Sociology and Criminology-Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2375-4435
+44-77-2385-9429
ISSN: 2375-4435
+44-77-2385-9429
Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Criminology and Criminal Justice, York College of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States
He is affiliated to York College of Pennsylvania. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of security. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Research
Home Security and Fear of Crime
Author(s): Philip J Verrecchia*
Using a national sample of over 3,000 (n=3,265), this study explored whether home security has an effect on fear of being a victim of crime. An index was created from 10 items to measure home security, and an index was created from five items to measure fear of crime. The more measures of home security a respondent has, the more they fear crime. Demographic variables such as age and gender also correlated positively with fear of crime... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2375-4435.21.9.210