Getting hosed
Petty theft in the car wash industry and the fifth suitability criterion in routine activities theory
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12008586 |
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| Authors | Ronald G Burns (0000-0002-3777-3854, Texas Christian University, corresponding author), Ronald Burns (Texas Christian University), Patrick Kinkade (Texas Christian University), Michael Bachmann (0000-0001-5622-2719, Texas Christian University) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 363-369 |
| Publication date | 2012-04-17 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Social Science Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0362-3319 • E-ISSN: 1873-5355 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.soscij.2011.09.005 |
| OpenAlex | W2012478941 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 24 |
The present study examines the applicability of routine activities theory to petty theft. Using an experimental field research design, the researchers tested the frequency with which apparently uncounted smaller currency was stolen during full-service car wash cycles. Experimental conditions were varied so that one condition suggested a more deviant driver. A considerable amount of money was removed in thirty percent of all car washes. The number of total thefts and amount of money stolen were higher in the experimental condition in which the driver appeared to be more deviant. Findings suggest that the mere appearance of the victim as more deviant triggers the perception of targets as more suitable, and provide support for social proximity as a suitability criterion
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