NCJ Number
95562
Journal
Victimology Volume: 9 Issue: 1 Dated: (1984) Pages: 166-173
Date Published
1984
Length
8 pages
Annotation
The problem with which this investigation is concerned is that of determining the effects significant symbolic interactions such as victimization have on the acceptance of aggression and the expectation of assertive traits in children.
Abstract
Information from the General Social Survey (years 1973, 1975, 1976, and 1978) is used to establish measures of victimization, acceptance of aggression, and expectations of assertive traits in children. The findings provide only slight support for a model which places emphasis on the importance of traumatic events in bringing about changes in attitudes. Factors to be helpful in explaining the conditions under which attitude changes are most likely to occur as a function of victimization. (Author abstract)