Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ268028
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Aug
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Fear of Crime among the Elderly: The Role of Crime Prevention Programs.
Norton, Lee; Courlander, Michael
Gerontologist, v22 n4 p388-93 Aug 1982
Examined the effect of police patrol and crime education on the fear of crime and security-conscious behavior of 152 senior citizens. Results indicated that, although those who were highly affected by the crime education component exhibited increased security-conscious behavior, they also showed increased fear. (Author)
Descriptors: Crime, Fear, Knowledge Level, Older Adults, Prevention, Program Descriptions, Security (Psychology)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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