Assessing the effect of routine activity theory and self-control on property, personal, and sexual assault victimization

This study used a sample of 2,230 female university students to assess the applicability of routine activity theory and self-control on property, personal, and sexual assault victimization. Results indicate that (a) both self-control deficits and participation in drug sale behavior were significantl...

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Authors: Franklin, Cortney A. (Author) ; Franklin, Travis William (Author) ; Nobles, Matt R. (Author) ; Kercher, Glen A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2012
In: Criminal justice and behavior
Year: 2012, Volume: 39, Issue: 10, Pages: 1296-1315
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Keywords:
campus crime
Feminist Theory
Routine Activity Theory
Self-control
Sexual Assault
Victimization
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Summary:This study used a sample of 2,230 female university students to assess the applicability of routine activity theory and self-control on property, personal, and sexual assault victimization. Results indicate that (a) both self-control deficits and participation in drug sale behavior were significantly correlated with increased property, personal, and sexual assault victimization; (b) increased partying and shopping frequency and off-campus housing significantly and substantively correlated with increased property victimization; (c) off-campus housing was correlated with increased personal victimization; and (d) increased number of days spent on campus and increased frequency of partying significantly increased sexual assault victimization, net of controls. Future directions for the integration of feminist theory and strategies for crime prevention are discussed.
ISSN:1552-3594
DOI:10.1177/0093854812453673