Essays about: "fear of crime"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 53 essays containing the words fear of crime.

1. 6. FROM OUTBREAK TO OUTRAGE : Unveiling the Impact of COVID-19 on Racist and Xenophobic Hate Crimes

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Sophie Opdam; [2023]
   Keywords : hate crimes; racism; xenophobia; framing; inter-group violence; COVID-19;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on racist and xenophobic hate crimes. I argue that perceived threat and strain generated by the pandemic trigger negative emotions such as fear, frustration and anger. READ MORE

3. 7. Fear Factor : A Cross-national Analysis of Fear of Crime Construction Among majority and Minority Populations

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Felix Gerk; [2023]
   Keywords : migration studies; fear of crime; regression analysis;

   Abstract : This paper investigates the influence of individual level factors and social capital on fear ofcrime construction amongst citizens and non-citizens in a cross-national context. Regressionanalysis of the European Social Survey (Round 9) demonstrated that the relative importanceof socio-economic individual level factors is stable across countries and consistent withprevious research. READ MORE

4. 8. Challenges of Online Security for Senior Citizens

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Sinthujan Sivagumaran; [2023]
   Keywords : senior citizens; elderly; cyber security; online security; challenges; remedies;

   Abstract : Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable groups of cyber victimization in today’s contexts. Ensuring online security for the elderly has become extremely critical as the global elderly population is on the rise and the incident of cyber victimization is rapidly growing causing financial and societal problems for them. READ MORE

5. 9. The Price of Fear : Estimating the economic effect of fear of crimeusing sold apartments in Stockholm, Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Nytell Erik; [2022]
   Keywords : Hedonic pricing model; fixed effects; crime; fear of crime; emotions; heuristics; cognitive bias; behavioral economics; housing prices; Stockholm; Sweden; Hedonisk modell; fixa effekter; brott; rädsla för brott; ekonomiska konsekvenser; bostadspriser; irrationellt tänkande; beteendeekonomi; Stockholm; Sverige;

   Abstract : Fear of crime may differ between areas, even if levels of crime do not differ. Policymakers and companies should be interested in how much economical values individuals put on their emotions. No previous paper has tried to estimate the economic consequences of the kind of fear of crime that does not stem from an increase in crime. READ MORE

6. 10. How thoroughly is press freedom protected in Albania, and is self-censorship prevalent? : A qualitative study analyzing the media climate in Albania through interviews with eight journalists.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för medier och journalistik (MJ)

   Author : Melvin Londen; [2022]
   Keywords : Press freedom; Media law; Freedom of expression; Theories of the press.;

   Abstract : In recent years, the way Albanians consume news has changed radically. They have abandoned traditional media, and instead, a large majority now rely on television, social media, and online media as their primary source of information. The journalists I have interviewed say that the change has led to a deterioration in journalistic quality. READ MORE