Document Type
Dissertation - Open Access
Award Date
2016
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department / School
Sociology and Rural Studies
First Advisor
Jacob Jantzer
Abstract
This study utilized Routine Activities theory to explain deterrent and motivating factors associated with residential armed robbery in Ghana. Although several studies have examined crime through the lenses of Routine Activities theory, none such studies have been dedicated to the study of residential armed robbery in Ghana. This study, therefore, attempts to fill that void by applying Routine Activities theory to the study of residential armed robbery. This research samples 56 of armed robbers in three selected prisons of contemporary Ghana to provide a fuller criminological and descriptive analysis of the offence, the offenders, motivation and guardianship to committing residential armed robbery. Findings indicate substantial evidence that motivated offenders were deterred from violating hardened targets with the presence of capable guardianship. Limitations and suggestions for further research are discussed as well.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Robbery -- Ghana
Robbery -- Ghana -- Prevention
Crime -- Sociological aspects
Criminal psychology
Environmental psychology
Motivation (Psychology)
Description
Includes bibliographical references (page 70-82)
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
122
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Lhayea, Neeh Nhai, "Application of Routine Activities Theory to the Study of Residential Armed Robbery in Ghana" (2016). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1008.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/1008
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