The Fear of Crime and Its Consequences Among Elderly in Three Urban Communities.

Sundeen, Richard A.; Mathieu, James T.

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Publication Date: 1976

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The Fear of Crime and Its Consequences Among Elderly in Three Urban Communities

Sundeen, Richard A.; Mathieu, James T.

Gerontology, 16, 3, 211-219, Jun 76

Fear of crime among 104 elderly in three southern California communities was studied through collection of data concerning physical and social environments, perception of safety, and fear of crime and precautions taken. The central city group tends to manifest most fear, which is inversely associated with social support variables. (Author)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Comparative Analysis, Crime, Fear, Gerontology, Older Adults, Psychological Patterns, Research Projects, Rural Urban Differences

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