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Adverse Consequences of Crime Victimization for School-Aged Girls in South Korea

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  • Sungil Han

    (Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, University of North Carolina Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA)

  • Min-Suk O

    (Lifelong Education and Human Resource Development Program, Graduate School of Education, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea)

  • Jaeyong Choi

    (Department of Criminal Justice, College of Business and Public Management, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383, USA)

Abstract

Crime victimization is one of the most stressful negative events and brings numerous adverse outcomes to victims. Victims suffer from physical damage, property loss, psychological trauma, and behavioral problems. Many studies have examined these adverse consequences of crime victimization, but a comprehensive approach for victims who are school-aged girls has been relatively under-documented. To fill the gap in the literature, this study analyzes data from a nationally representative sample of Korean school-aged girls (N = 3762). The results of the regression analyses indicate that previous victimization is associated with lower life satisfaction, increased negative emotions, and a fear of crime, and appears to elevate the risk of revictimization and delinquent behavior. It is concluded that victims should be treated with appropriate resources and support to reduce future adverse outcomes.

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  • Sungil Han & Min-Suk O & Jaeyong Choi, 2024. "Adverse Consequences of Crime Victimization for School-Aged Girls in South Korea," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-14, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jscscx:v:13:y:2024:i:8:p:423-:d:1455511
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