Residential burglary victimization: Reactions to the invasion of a primary territory

摘要: The present paper draws upon territoriality theory to describe the experiences of residential burglary victims. Interviews with 44 female victims suburban trace consequences territorial intrusion from initial emotional impact, efforts cope via reinforcements and social interactions, long-term feelings security. Although victims' immediate coping strategies provided comfort, they were unrelated Severe forms violation, such as extensive intrusion, ransacking home, or loss personally meaningful goods, predicted greater victim upset lower sense Because reactions could be traced characteristics not ameliorated voluntary efforts, researchers practitioners are urged consider circumstances crime when dealing