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Gender differences in the perception of safety

Author(s): Miroslava Bozogáňová
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Spoločenskovedný ústav SAV, Slovenská akadémia vied
Keywords: Perceived Safety; Gender Differences; European Social Survey

Summary/Abstract: This paper focuses on the perceived safety and gender differences in different countries. We analyzed data from 5th round of the European Social Survey. The sample consists of 52 437 respondents from 27 participating countries. The results indicate that in all countries, women have lower rates of perceived safety than men. Individual countries differ in size differences in the perceived safety of men and women.

  • Issue Year: 16/2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 38-50
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Slovak