Perceptions of White-Collar Crime Seriousness: Unpacking and Translating Attitudes into Policy Preferences

IF 2.2 1区社会学 Q1 CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY

Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency Pub Date : 2022-05-06 DOI:10.1177/00224278221092094

S. Simpson, Miranda A. Galvin, Thomas A. Loughran, M. Cohen

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Abstract

Objectives Test the role of individual and crime characteristics on public opinions of white-collar crime seriousness and support for crime reduction policy; consider the relationship between perceptions of crime seriousness and support for public policies to reduce white-collar crime. Methods Data from a nationally-representative survey. Respondents (n = 2,050) rated ten white-collar crimes, relative to a street crime (burglary) and also indicated their relative support (i.e., willingness to pay) for 16 policies to reduce various types of white-collar crime. Models incorporate respondent-level random effects to account for multiple ratings per respondent. Results Crimes committed by organizations are perceived more seriously than those committed by individuals. Perceptions of a white-collar crime as more serious than burglary increase the likelihood of supporting prevention programs. Race and political party are related to both perceptions of crime seriousness and support for prevention policy. Conclusions There may be less consensus around perceptions of white-collar crime seriousness than for other crime types. Perceptions of crime seriousness are a function of both individual and crime characteristics that structure assessments of risk, harmfulness, and wrongfulness. Group differences may be related to differences in awareness of the scope, harms, and perceived victimization risk associated with particular crime types.

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对白领犯罪严重性的认识：解读态度并转化为政策偏好

目的检验个人和犯罪特征对白领犯罪严重性和支持减少犯罪政策的公众舆论的作用；考虑对犯罪严重性的认知与支持减少白领犯罪的公共政策之间的关系。方法采用具有全国代表性的调查数据。受访者（n = 2050）相对于街头犯罪（入室盗窃）对10起白领犯罪进行了评级，并表示他们对减少各类白领犯罪的16项政策的相对支持（即支付意愿）。模型结合了受访者水平的随机效应，以解释每个受访者的多个评级。结果人们认为组织犯罪比个人犯罪更为严重。认为白领犯罪比入室盗窃更严重会增加支持预防计划的可能性。种族和政党既与对犯罪严重性的认识有关，也与对预防政策的支持有关。结论与其他犯罪类型相比，对白领犯罪严重性的看法可能没有那么一致。对犯罪严重性的感知是个人和犯罪特征的函数，构成了对风险、危害性和不法性的评估。群体差异可能与对特定犯罪类型的范围、危害和感知受害风险的认识差异有关。

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Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY-

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5.50

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期刊介绍： For over 45 years, this international forum has advanced research in criminology and criminal justice. Through articles, research notes, and special issues, the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency continues to keep you up to date on contemporary issues and controversies within the criminal justice field. Research and Analysis: The Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency presents a wide range of research and analysis in the field of criminology. You’ll find research on the social, political and economic contexts of criminal justice, examining victims, offenders, police, courts and sanctions. Comprehensive Coverage: The science of criminal justice combines a wide range of academic disciplines and fields of practice. To advance the field of criminal justice the journal provides a forum that is informed by a variety of fields. Among the perspectives that you’ll find represented in the journal are: -biology/genetics- criminology- criminal justice/administration- courts- corrections- crime prevention- crime science- economics- geography- police studies- political science- psychology- sociology.