Exploring and Understanding Differences Between Deliberate and Impulsive Male and Female Burglars

Autor:	Amber Sanders, Kristie R. Blevins, Joseph B. Kuhns
Rok vydání:	2016
Předmět:	Crime prevention 05 social sciences 050501 criminology Rational choice theory 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Criminology Situational ethics Psychology Law 050104 developmental & child psychology 0505 law Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Zdroj:	Crime & Delinquency. 63:1547-1571
ISSN:	1552-387X 0011-1287
DOI:	10.1177/0011128716660519
Popis:	Relying on rational choice theory, we compare burglars’ varying levels of offense planning to understand differences among types of burglars. Surveys were collected from a sample of incarcerated male and female burglars in three states. Participants answered questions detailing aspects of a burglary including motivations, target selection, deterrents, and techniques. Comparisons were made between 119 deliberate (32%) and 257 impulsive (68%) burglars. Deliberate burglars focused on obtaining cash, whereas impulsive burglars were more motivated by drug habits. Impulsive burglars were more easily dissuaded from a target when multiple obstacles are present. Burglars consider how many obstacles they may have to overcome, providing support for rational choice-based, situational crime prevention efforts. Differences in burglar motivation emerged and are discussed.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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