Abstract
The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between general fear of crime and specific fear of crime. Also, it is to suggest the way of analyzing fear of crime by summing up the two concepts. This study finds a reason why fear of crime varies from person to person within the same sex and similar age group. In particular, this study intends to analyze the models that affect fear of crime to figure out which is relevant to those in the high-risk group. And with the results, we can devise measurements to effectively reduce fear of crime in a local community. The following facts have been found in this study: positive correlation between general fear of crime and specific fear of crime, method of subdividing group with fear of crime, models that affect fear of crime and sub-items that greatly relate to high-risk groups.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 31-39 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 Apr |
Bibliographical note
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Architecture
- Engineering (miscellaneous)