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The Elderly's Fear of Crime

A Critical Examination of the Research

Randy L. Lagrange

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Kenneth F. Ferraro

Northern Illinois University

Research on fear of crime reveals that the pervasiveness and intensity of fear in the United States is substantially higher among the elderly than younger persons. The relationship between age and fear of crime is seemingly paradoxical because the elderly tend to be least often victimized. This article critically assesses much of the research on fear of crime among the elderly. Our analysis shows that (1) several of the standard fear of crime measures are poorly operationalized and (2) estimates of the extent of fear of crime are highly dependent on the type and quality of operationalization. We conclude that the amount of fear experienced in the everyday lives of most older persons has been overstated. Implications for policy and suggestions for further research are offered.

Research on Aging, Vol. 9, No. 3, 372-391 (1987)
DOI: 10.1177/0164027587093003
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