This third edition of a classic urban sociology text examines critical but often-neglected
aspects of urban life from a social-psychological theoretical perspective. Symbolic …

Urban alleys are perceived as unsafe, especially by women. We conducted a photograph-
questionnaire survey to examine gender difference in perceived safety of alley scenes …

Despite personal safety apps claiming to increase safety, few studies have examined the
usefulness of such apps in reducing public stranger violence. A content analysis of personal …

Background There are processes of gender socialization that increase the vulnerability of
young women against a continuum of threats in the public space. This study explored the …

A relatively limited number of studies have examined the effect of fear of crime and crime
victimization on subjective well-being. This paper examines how fear of crime and crime …

Unmaintained vacant land in urban areas is associated with a number of negative outcomes
for residents of urban areas, including mental and physical health, safety, and quality of life …

Maintained green space in underserved urban neighborhoods may be an important
environmental pathway to improving community health and safety, though effects may vary …

In the last decade, the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta has undergone significant social
changes due to the rapid growth of the oilsands industry in and around the city. In this short …

This study investigates the relationship between community concerns (ie, perceived crime,
incivilities, and infrastructure) and fear of crime (FOC) while examining the mediating role of …

An examination of women's experience on public transport in Bangladesh and Cambodia
found that victimization does reduce perceived safety or transport use. In a cultural context …