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| Published: September 07, 2025
Fear of Crime and It’s Psychological Impact on Nurses
Department of Criminology and Forensic Science, Dr. M.G.R University of Research and Educational Institution, Chennai
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Assistant Professor, Centre of Excellence in Digital Forensics, Perungudi, Chennai
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DIP: 18.01.283.20251303
DOI: 10.25215/1303.283
ABSTRACT
This study explores psychological fear among nurses. Fear of crime is a significant psychological phenomenon that affects individuals’ mental well-being and productivity, particularly in high- pressure professions like healthcare. nurses often face unique challenges, including long hours, high stress, and frequent night shifts, making them more vulnerable to the psychological impacts of fear of crime. This study aims to examine the extent and nature of fear of crime among nurses and its psychological impact. The research investigates how fear reveals in this community and its implications for mental health, job performance, and overall quality of life. A qualitative data collection to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issue. Key findings from this study are expected to inform policies and interventions designed to reduce fear and enhance the psychological resilience of nurses. The research is being conducted to address a critical gap in understanding the unique challenges faced by nurses. By identifying risk factors and vulnerabilities, this study seeks to inform policy-making and intervention strategies aimed at preventing crimes against nurses. The findings will benefit society by promoting inclusivity, ensuring justice, and safeguarding human rights, while fostering an evidence-based approach to supporting nurses and reducing crimes.
Keywords
Fear of crime, nurses, psychological impact, mental health, workplace safety
This is an Open Access Research distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any Medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
© 2025, Surendran, R.M. & Varsha, M.
Received: April 26, 2025; Revision Received: September 03, 2025; Accepted: September 07, 2025
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ISSN 2348-5396
ISSN 2349-3429
18.01.283.20251303
10.25215/1303.283
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