Political Culture, Neighbourhood Structure and Homicide in Urban Jamaica
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8403308 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Patrice K Morris, Edward R Maguire (American University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 919-936 |
| Publication date | 2016-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The British Journal of Criminology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-0955 • E-ISSN: 1464-3529 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1093/bjc/azv073 |
| OpenAlex | W2309301556 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 59 |
This study examines the structural correlates of homicide in Jamaica, a developing nation with one of the world’s highest homicide rates. We extend existing theories on the ecology of lethal violence to account for the influence of electoral politics on homicide. Controlling for structural factors thought to be associated with violence, we examine the effect of voter turnout on homicides in urban communities located in the Kingston Metropolitan Area. We test the model using negative binomial regression. The findings help clarify the factors that explain variations in homicide across communities in urban Jamaica. The study also reveals how theories, concepts and measures used regularly in research in developed nations may require adaptation for use in developing nations.
Criminology · Economic geography · Environmental health · Geography · Homicide · Neighbourhood (mathematics) · Poison control · Political science · Political structure · Politics · Sociology · Suicide prevention · Caribbean history, culture, and politics · Homelessness and Social Issues · Law · Mathematics · Medicine · Urban and Rural Development Challenges
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,43 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2024 (6) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |