Psychological Distress Among Domestic Burglary Victims: A Systematic Review of Possible Risk and Protective Factors.

ABSTRACT: Domestic burglary victimization is a potentially traumatic experience, because most people consider their home as an extension of the self and a place where the self is protected against others. Intrusions to such a highly valued place are therefore considered as attacks to both one's personhood and one's safety and privacy and may render victims at risk of psychological distress. In view of the legal obligations most countries have with regard to screening crime victims for psychological distress, this study systematically reviewed the literature on determinants of psychological distress in domestic burglary victims. Web of Science, EBSCO, and ProQuest databases and reference lists were searched between February and July 2022 to identify relevant studies. In all, 10 studies met all inclus

SUBMITTER: Kunst M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10666482 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature