Abstract
This paper explores the relationship between household category and victimisation through threats of violence. In particular, the paper focuses on investigating the reasons for single parents' higher rate of victimisation through threats of violence. The data used in this study were taken from the second wave of data collection in the Stockholm Project. Interviews were conducted with 1,498 randomly selected individuals aged 20 or above in eight selected suburban neighbourhoods. Three explanatory factors are considered: (1) risky relationships, (2) risky life-styles, and (3) ecological risk. The results suggests that ecological risk (i.e. living in a non-profit housing area) is the main factor accounting for higher victimisation by threats of violence among single (mostly female) parents. The findings are discussed in relation to the concept of ecological vulnerability.
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