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Socialization to violence among the aged

J J Dowd, R P Sisson, D M Kern

    Journal of Gerontology
    |May 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Victimization influences attitudes toward violence, especially in younger adults. Older adults show different responses, with age impacting how crime experiences shape views on aggression.

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    Area of Science:

    • Criminology
    • Social Psychology
    • Gerontology

    Background:

    • Fear of crime and personal victimization can significantly alter an individual's attitudes towards violence.
    • Understanding age-related differences in these attitudinal shifts is crucial for public policy and intervention strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate how age influences the relationship between experiencing victimization and approving of violent behavior.
    • To examine whether the attitudinal consequences of victimization differ across age groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of a national sample of the noninstitutionalized adult population in the United States.
    • Comparison of attitudes toward violent behavior between victims and non-victims across different age cohorts.

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    Main Results:

    • Respondents under 60 who experienced victimization showed increased approval of violent behavior compared to non-victims.
    • Older adults (60+) exhibited different patterns: older victims were less disapproving of violence than older non-victims, contrary to the younger group.
    • Older individuals reported higher fear of crime but were less likely to be victims compared to younger individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • Victimization appears to socialize individuals, particularly younger ones, to view violence as a conflict resolution strategy.
    • Age-related differences in attitudinal responses to victimization highlight the impact of life-cycle and period effects on social attitudes.