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Thesis
The relationship between demographic variables and violent crime subtypes: a scoping review
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
29 May 2025
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00010969
Abstract
This thesis examines the relationship between demographic variables and violent crime at both the offender and victim level. A scoping review was conducted because there is a gap in research on the interaction between demographic variables and violent crime. Research going back to the 1930s was reviewed to examine both current and historical trends seen with demographics and crime. Results show strong evidence of both positive and negative correlations occurring between demographics and violent crime trends. Many of these correlations have been present for decades with little change. Many of the correlations can be interpreted using certain theories, such as strain theory and the lifestyles approach theory. Future research should examine the causal relationship between demographics and violent crime.
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- Title
- The relationship between demographic variables and violent crime subtypes
- Creators
- Gwyneth F. Rothman
- Contributors
- David S. DeMatteo (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- 55 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology); College of Arts and Sciences; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991022057538604721