Sense of security among the elderly in low-income housing accommodations
Many studies demonstrate the impact of violence on our sense of security. Any type of offence, from the most serious crimes such as homicide to less violent misdemeanours such as vandalism, may give rise to a feeling of insecurity, especially among vulnerable people. This article reports the results of a study on the sense of security among such a vulnerable segment of the population, namely senior citizens residing in low-rent housing. Our study confirms the findings of other authors that problems typical of certain inner city districts are now spreading to the suburbs.