Fear of Crime in the United States: A Multivariate Analysis

Social Forces ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Clemente ◽  
Michael B. Kleiman
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Fear Of Crime ◽  
The United States

Fear of Crime in the United States: A Multivariate Analysis

Social Forces ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 519-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Clemente ◽  
M. B. Kleiman
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Fear Of Crime ◽  
The United States

scholarly journals Fear of crime in the United States

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. e8-e10
Author(s):  
Sara L Bryson
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Fear Of Crime ◽  
The United States

Rational and Intuitive Styles: Commensurability across Respondents' Characteristics

1997 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. M. Taggart ◽  
Enzo Valenzi ◽  
Lori Zalka ◽  
Kevin B. Lowe
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
The United States ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Industry Data ◽  
Birth Country

This study was designed to examine differences in responses to the six rational/intuitive scales of the Personal Style Inventory in relation to gender, age, ethnic group, birth country, occupation, and industry. Data were collected from 495 participants in training programs in Australia, England, New Zealand, and the United States. Multivariate analysis of variance indicated no differences among groups on the six scales which then are not sensitive to the characteristics so separate norming scores are not indicated. Lack of differences between sexes contrasts with the finding that women score more intuitive than men on other style assessment tools. Findings are not, however, consistent. And, since characteristics other than gender may show similar disparate results, further study of rational-intuitive commensurability is needed.

Understanding Female Gun Ownership

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria D. H. Koeppel ◽  
Matt R. Nobles
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Fear Of Crime ◽  
General Social Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
Gun Ownership ◽  
Social Survey ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
New Research

This research examines female gun ownership trends from 1973 to 2010. Nationally representative General Social Survey data are used to compare rates for male and female gun ownership. In light of the specific marketing trends by gun manufacturers beginning in the mid-1990s as well as previous findings within the literature, we test (a) whether an increase in female gun ownership is observed from 1973 to 2010, (b) whether female gun owners report increased fear of crime, and (c) the extent to which other gun-owning motivations, especially hunting, shape women’s gun ownership. Our analysis confirms a decline in women’s gun ownership, but in contrast to previous studies emphasizing a link between fear of crime and female gun ownership, we find that hobbies and lifestyle factors may better explain women’s interests in firearms. We could conclude by highlighting avenues for new research that better take into account the heterogeneity of gun ownership in the United States.

Collective Security, Fear of Crime, and Support for Concealed Firearms on a University Campus in the Western United States

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph De Angelis ◽  
Terressa A. Benz ◽  
Patrick Gillham
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Fear Of Crime ◽  
The United States ◽  
Political Orientation ◽  
Western United States ◽  
Employee Support ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Demographic Background

Recently, a number of state legislatures in the United States have sought to loosen restrictions on the carrying of concealed firearms on university campuses. Often these legislative initiatives are driven by the argument that concealed firearms on campuses will deter crime. Unfortunately, little attention has been paid to variation in employee support for the carrying of concealed firearms. Moreover, little is known about the intersection between fear of crime, trust in the police, and support for concealed firearms on campus. Given that, this study draws on a survey administered to a random sample of faculty and staff at one large rural university in the Western United States ( n = 1,170). More specifically, this study examines whether fear of workplace violence and/or trust in police and local government predict/predicts support for concealed firearms on campus, even after controlling for other potential factors such as prior victimization, political orientation, and demographic background. Results indicate that fear of violence and distrust in the police/government are strongly related to support for concealed carry, though a number of other factors matter, including political orientation, social capital, and respondent demographic characteristics.

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