Document Type
Thesis
Degree Comments
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Criminal Justice in the Graduate College of Bridgewater State University, 2014
Degree Program
Criminal Justice
Degree Type
Master of Science
Abstract
As technology and social media become more intertwined with our everyday lives, people are more exposed to various types of victimizations. The purpose of this study is to examine how our online and offline lifestyle choices can contribute to our risk of becoming a sexual crime victim. A random sample of college students from a Massachusetts college was used to gather the necessary information. This survey data was analyzed based on major theoretical components derived from the lifestyle exposure and social learning perspectives. This study determined that both online and offline lifestyle and social learning theory have a substantial impact of victimization risk.
Committee/Advisor(s)
Kyung-shick Choi (chair)
Jennifer Hartsfield
Mitch Librett
Recommended Citation
Bettencourt, Ashley. (2014). Empirical Assessment of Risk Factors: How Online and Offline Lifestyle, Social Learning, And Social Networking Sites Influence Crime Victimization. In BSU Master’s Theses and Projects. Item 10.
Available at https://vc.bridgew.edu/theses/10
Copyright © 2014 Ashley Bettencourt