Fear of Crime Among Caribbean Women in University: A Qualitative Exploration Using the Free Association Narrative Method
Women attending university are generally at a heightened risk of victimization. As such, there is an emerging body of literature exploring fear of crime among them. Although several studies have explored this phenomenon quantitatively, relatively few have investigated fear of crime among this group...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2022
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Violence against women
Year: 2022, Volume: 28, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 851-871 |
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| Summary: | Women attending university are generally at a heightened risk of victimization. As such, there is an emerging body of literature exploring fear of crime among them. Although several studies have explored this phenomenon quantitatively, relatively few have investigated fear of crime among this group of women in their own words. Using a sample of women at the University of the West Indies, this study seeks to address this gap. The study reveals strong support for the shadow of sexual assault theory as the women interviewed overwhelmingly describe their fear of crime against the background of their perceived vulnerability to rape. |
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| ISSN: | 1552-8448 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10778012211008993 |