Criminological Research Focus
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Which area is NOT a major concern in criminological research?

  • Cybersecurity threats
  • Youth delinquency
  • Celebrity gossip (correct)
  • White-collar crime
  • What is the primary focus of criminological research?

  • Studying the history of famous criminals
  • Understanding the causes of criminal behavior (correct)
  • Analyzing the economic impact of crime
  • Developing new law enforcement technologies
  • What aspect of criminal behavior does criminological research aim to understand?

  • Impact of media on crime reporting
  • Relationship between crime and weather patterns
  • Psychological factors influencing criminal behavior (correct)
  • Trends in fashion and style among criminals
  • What is a key goal of criminological research?

    <p>Understanding the causes of criminal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of developing a criminological framework?

    <p>To provide a systematic approach for studying criminal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is a major focus of criminological research?

    <p>Social and environmental factors influencing criminal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Areas of Criminological Research

    • Areas not majorly concerned in criminological research may include purely economic factors or unrelated social issues.
    • Primary focus is on criminal behavior, including its causes, consequences, and patterns in society.

    Understanding Criminal Behavior

    • Aims to understand the motivations, social influences, and psychological factors behind criminal actions.
    • Analyzes how crime is perceived and reacted to within different communities.

    Goals of Criminological Research

    • A key goal includes developing strategies for crime prevention and policy formulation.
    • Focuses on improving the criminal justice system through evidence-based research and practices.

    Objective of Criminological Framework

    • The main objective is to establish a structured approach to analyze and interpret crime and criminal behavior comprehensively.
    • Support policy-making and law enforcement efforts via robust frameworks.

    Major Focus Areas

    • Major focus areas in criminological research include studying violent crime, property crime, and the effectiveness of criminal justice interventions.
    • Investigates the implications of crime on victims and society at large.

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    Explore the primary focus and concerns of criminological research, as well as the aim to understand criminal behavior.

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