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Download full textWard, Russell A.; And Others – 1984
Despite low levels of criminal victimization, older people often express greater fear of crime than others. To examine the causes and consequences of such fear, 1,185 adults aged 60 and over, were interviewed about their personal characteristics, social resources, environment, subjective well-being, and lifestyle. Results showed that older people…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Fear, Individual Characteristics, Life Satisfaction
