Over the last decade, two lines of inquiry have emerged from earlier investigations of
adolescent neighborhood effects. First, researchers began incorporating space‐time …

A consequential development in victimization theory and research was the idea that
individuals with low self‐control self‐select into the various risky behaviors that may …

Cyberstalking is a growing anti-social problem being transformed on a large scale and in
various forms. Cyberstalking detection has become increasingly popular in recent years and …

Although previous research has examined the association between the absence of
guardianship and online sexual grooming victimization, no previous study has examined the …

This article presents a review of the theoretical and empirical status of lifestyle-routine
activities theory, along with a discussion of its utility for policy and practice. The article covers …

Correlations between intergroup violence and youth aggression are often reported. Yet
longitudinal research is needed to understand the developmental factors underlying this …

This study examines the role of a parent–child connection on social networking sites on
negative online experiences of young adolescents. Using data from a secondary analysis of …

An extensive body of research indicates that community levels of crime are either unaffected
by levels of immigration or that immigration is associated with lower, not higher, rates of …

Objectives This study clarifies three important issues regarding situational or opportunity
theories of victimization:(1) whether engaging in risk activities triggers violent assault during …

Previous research links unstructured socializing with victimization. In addition, recent
research also links digital media use with particular forms of online victimization (eg …