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The impact of crime victimization on quality of life
Author(s) -
Hanson Rochelle F.,
Sawyer Genelle K.,
Begle Angela M.,
Hubel Grace S.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of traumatic stress
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.259
H-Index - 134
eISSN - 1573-6598
pISSN - 0894-9867
DOI - 10.1002/jts.20508
Subject(s) - extant taxon , psychology , unemployment , mental health , life satisfaction , quality of life (healthcare) , social functioning , developmental psychology , clinical psychology , criminology , social psychology , psychiatry , interpersonal relationship , economics , evolutionary biology , psychotherapist , biology , economic growth
The authors review the extant literature examining the functional impact of crime victimization on indices of quality of life. They present findings within a conceptual framework comprised of role functioning, life satisfaction, and well‐being, and social–material conditions, including crime‐related medical, mental health, and employer costs, and health care utilization. The review indicates that crime victimization impacts multiple domains, including parenting skills, impaired occupational functioning, higher rates of unemployment, and problematic intimate relationships. However, data on relationships between crime victimization and overall life satisfaction were mixed, suggesting the need for further investigation. The authors conclude with a brief discussion of directions for future research.