RT Article
T1 Experiences of living within PFAS-polluted environs: a systematic review
JF Crime, law and social change
VO 82
IS 4
SP 961
OP 987
A1 Onencan, Abby Muricho
A2 Bisschop, Lieselot 1984-
A2 Hendlin, Yogi Hale
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1914629329
AB This article examines victimization caused by corporate environmental crime related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution. The system-atic qualitative literature review and thematic synthesis of 27 studies from the USA, Australia, Italy, Sweden, and the United Kingdom aimed to identify critical areas of concern by analyzing the experiences of fence line commu-nities and workers exposed to PFAS. The analysis revealed five stages of the PFAS adaptation process: pre-discovery, discovery, lifestyle change, change in social networks, and restitution. In each of these five phases, unique lived experiences faced by those exposed to corporate environmental harm are highlighted, and physical, psychological, emotional, and socio-economic consequences are discussed. Based on the findings, a conceptual framework of corporate harm adaptation consisting of the five phases was developed to enhance understanding of the complexities and broader impacts of PFAS pollution on those exposed to it. This review highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing the multifaceted harms of PFAS pollution and emphasizes the need to expand the knowledge base on corporate crime through an improved understanding of the victim experiences and conse-quences of PFAS pollution. This study serves as a reminder of the need to consider the multifaceted experiences of affected fence line communities and workers in addressing corporate environmental crimes.
K1 Corporate environmental crime
K1 Corporate harm adaptation process
K1 Lived experiences
K1 PFAS
K1 systematic review
K1 Victimization
DO 10.1007/s10611-024-10173-7