Fear Of Crime Questionnaire

Abstract: The Fear of Crime Questionnaire is an 8-item measured developed at Fast Track seeking specific information from children about fears of criminal activity against their persons. The questionnaire also asks if these fears resulted in behavioral changes. A total scale score was developed from the 8 items. Responses to the first 4 items were measured on a 4-point rating scale (1=Not Fearful, 2=A little fearful, 3=Somewhat fearful, 4=Very fearful); responses to the remaining items were measured dichotomously (0=No, 1=Yes). All responses were standardized (M=0.0, SD=1.0). Item z-scores were averaged to yield a total score for this questionnaire. Results indicate a fairly marked positive skew in both normative and control samples. The questionnaire has adequate internal consistency, and scale scores do not differ between normative and control groups.

Who Completed this Measure?: select one

Cohort 1 - Administrative History

  • Year 11 | grade 10 | age 16
  • Year 12 | grade 11 | age 17

Cohort 2 - Administrative History

  • Year 11 | grade 10 | age 16
  • Year 12 | grade 11 | age 17

Cohort 3 - Administrative History

  • Year 11 | grade 10 | age 16
  • Year 12 | grade 11 | age 17

Technical Reports:

Raw Dataset Name: CxAU

Scored Dataset Name: FCQySCc

Keywords:
Assault, Guns, Neighborhood Characteristics, Security, Weapons

Is this Measure Available for Public Use?: Yes

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Measure Items and Scales:

COHORT Cohort
TCID Child's ID Number
C11AU5 How afraid are you of being attacked or robbed-at home in your house or apartment?
C11AU6 How afraid are you of being attacked or robbed-on the streets of your neighborhood during the day?
C11AU7 How afraid are you of being attacked or robbed-out alone at night in your neighborhood?
C11AU8 How afraid are you of being attacked or robbed-out with other people at night in your neighborhood?
C11AU9 Has fear of crime caused-you to limit the places you will go by yourself?
C11AU10 Has fear of crime caused-you to get a gun or weapon for self-protection?
C11AU11 Has fear of crime caused-your family to install a home security system or car alarm?
C11AU12 Has fear of crime caused-your family to move to a different place to live?