Social safety, self-rated general health and physical activity: Changes in area crime, area safety feelings and the role of social cohesion

Ruijsbroek, Annemarie; Droomers, Mariël; Groenewegen, Peter; Hardyns, Wim; Stronks, Karien

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2014.10.008

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“…F ear of crime emerges as a social phenomenon (Austin et al, 2002) which, in extreme cases, impinges on the quality of life (Jackson and Gray, 2010), causes paranoia, anxiety and other psychological issues on a personal level (Ruijsbroek et al, 2015) and, at a social level, causes prejudice and segregation so that this insecurity has now become a major policy concern (Carro et al, 2010). Fear of crime leads to those who are more prosperous to protect themselves and their property, possibly displacing crime to those less privileged (Box et al, 1988).…”

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Fear of crime: the impact of different distributions of victimisation

Curiel

bishop

2018

Palgrave Commun

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There is often a mismatch between levels of crime and the fear of becoming a victim of crime. It is not uncommon to find individuals who suffer little or no crime but yet who are still fearful of some future crime. Alternatively, a place or region might see an increase in crime over time while the fear of crime remains unchanged. Building on a model that previously considered the fear of crime as an opinion shared by simulated individuals, here the impact that different distributions of crime have on the fear experienced by the population is analysed. Simulating the dynamics of the fear of individuals, along with changes of the distribution of crime, leads to results which show that fear is sensitive to the distribution of crime and that there is a phase transition for high levels of concentration of crime. A policy may be oriented to reduce crime, so that the population effectively suffers less crime, but if the victimisation is displaced to other individuals, then the perception of insecurity may not decrease, with fear becoming more widespread.

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Fear of crime: the impact of different distributions of victimisation

Curiel

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2018

Palgrave Commun

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“…Another possible explanation is fear of crime, 12 which encompasses both perceived risk of being a victim of crime and emotional response to crime 13 (Lorenc et al, 2014). The measure of crime used in this study related only to reported crime and 14 may therefore understate the true urban/rural differences as fear of crime has been shown to be a 15 greater predictor of health than crime itself (Ruijsbroek et al, 2015). Fear of crime is widespread in 16 western society, resulting in anxieties which can erode quality of life (Farrall and Gadd, 2004).…”

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Does conurbation affect the risk of poor mental health? A population based record linkage study

Maguire

O’Reilly

2015

Health & Place

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“…In the poor, urban environment, unique stressors may exacerbate these relations. For example, poor perceived neighborhood safety, a plague in many urban environments, is a stressor that is associated with poor self-rated health [82]. Among racial minorities in poor, urban settings, perceived discrimination is another unique stressor that has been associated with increased risk for poor cardiovascular outcomes [83, 84].…”

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Dietary Factors and Cognitive Function in Poor Urban Settings

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A significant body of evidence suggests that poor dietary intake is associated with reduced cognitive function. However, few studies have examined this relation in poor urban settings. Our brief review suggests that (a) higher overall diet quality may play a particularly important role in cognitive function among the poorest; and (b) greater vitamin E intake is related to better cognitive performance, at least in part, via fewer depressive symptoms. The broader recent literature strongly suggests the beneficial role of diet for learning and memory, and potentially synergistic influences on other cognitive domains. However, adherence to healthful diet among urban poor may be limited by factors such as cost and access. Here, we propose several potential moderators and mediators of diet-cognition relations among urban poor. Future studies should focus on the complex interplay among factors that influence the role of diet in cognitive function among poor, urban-dwelling persons.

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Social safety, self-rated general health and physical activity: Changes in area crime, area safety feelings and the role of social cohesion

Cited by 62 publications

References 32 publications

Fear of crime: the impact of different distributions of victimisation

Fear of crime: the impact of different distributions of victimisation

Does conurbation affect the risk of poor mental health? A population based record linkage study

Dietary Factors and Cognitive Function in Poor Urban Settings

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