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Association: Name: American Society of Criminology (ASC) URL: http://www.asc41.com
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Spano, Richard. and Freilich, Joshua. "An assessment of conceptualization and logical consistency of individual level multivariate studies of lifestyle/routine activities theory published from 1995 to 2005" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology (ASC), Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA, Nov 01, 2006 <Not Available>. 2009-05-24 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p126000_index.html>

Spano, R. and Freilich, J. D. , 2006-11-01 "An assessment of conceptualization and logical consistency of individual level multivariate studies of lifestyle/routine activities theory published from 1995 to 2005" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology (ASC), Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA <Not Available>. 2009-05-24 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p126000_index.html

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Abstract: Since the 1970s, lifestyle and routine activities (RA) theories have been utilized as a framework to account for differences in risk of victimization. Although RA theory has become a staple of mainstream criminological theory, little research has critically reviewed the “quality” of RA as a theory, which is surprising given the “quantity” of studies that have been produced to date. The purpose of this paper is to assess the empirical validity, conceptualization (the fit between key concepts and measurement in empirical studies), and logical consistency of RA theory by examining individual level studies that have been published in mainstream journals from 1995 to 2005. First, we assess the empirical validity of RA theory by examining the pattern of multivariate findings for four key concepts (target attractiveness, guardianship, deviant lifestyles, and exposure to potential offenders). Next, we focus on the logical consistency of RA theory by illustrating how social isolation, gang membership, gun carrying, and employment can be categorized as both risk and protective factors for victimization. Finally, the limitations of the current study, theoretical implications, and areas for future research will be specified.

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