Risk Factor Theory

Risk Factor Theory is a theoretical framework within victimization theory that identifies and analyzes specific variables or conditions associated with an increased likelihood of an individual or group becoming a victim of crime, distinguishing itself by focusing on predictive correlates rather than causal mechanisms.

65

Publications

7.4K

Citations

139

Authors

104

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

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Authors

139

  1. TW
    Tony Ward

    Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

    5 publications · 423 citations

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  2. ZH
    Zhiguo He

    University of Chicago, United States

    3 publications · 993 citations

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  3. AM
    Asaf Manela

    Washington University in St. Louis, United States

    3 publications · 993 citations

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  4. MP
    Mary P. Koss

    University of Arizona, United States

    3 publications · 624 citations

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  5. MC
    Mark C. Stafford

    Washington State University, United States

    2 publications · 517 citations

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Venues

  1. Psychology Crime and Law

    8 publications · 591 citations

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  2. SSRN Electronic Journal

    Repository · 3 publications · 51 citations

    3

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  3. Victims & Offenders

    3 publications · 235 citations

    3

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  4. Aggression and Violent Behavior

    2 publications · 146 citations

    2

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  5. International Review of Victimology

    IRV · 2 publications · 160 citations

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