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  • Criminology
  • Public Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Violent victimization is a significant public health issue.
  • The role of firearms in exacerbating victimization outcomes requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the impact of firearm involvement during violent victimization on distress and daily functioning.
  • To analyze these effects across various sociodemographic subgroups.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized cross-sectional data from the National Crime Victimization Survey (n=5698).
  • Employed Targeted Maximum Likelihood Estimation for analysis.
  • Defined subgroups by age, race, sex, and socioeconomic position.

Main Results:

  • Nearly 40% of firearm-victimized individuals reported severe distress, versus 25% without firearms.
  • 28% of firearm-victimized individuals experienced daily functioning problems, compared to 27% without firearms.
  • Firearm involvement led to a higher proportion of severe distress, particularly among women and Black respondents.

Conclusions:

  • Firearm involvement during violent victimization generally results in a negative response.
  • Findings emphasize the need for medical and mental health interventions for firearm victimization survivors.
  • Addressing severe distress is crucial for mitigating long-term consequences.