Sociological study of the causes and contexts of burglary and its impactor social order and security (the case of qom)

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This research has been developed based on the existing studies and theoretical resources; it poses some questions for an interview and in-depth exploration of some of the burglars in Qom in 2016. To investigate the causes and the tendency towards burglary and to analyze our data, the inductive approach for qualitative data analysis derived from interviews and the grounded theory were used. Sample size and sampling method were chosen based on the principle of theoretical saturation and purposive sampling method according to which 21 arrested robbers were selected for interview. According to our findings, a set of economic, cultural, social, familial, judicial, disciplinary and personal factors were important in lending people to burglary; in committing burglary some other issues are involved, such as the  carelessness of Victims of burglary, the ease with which burglars can sell the stolen items, specific environmental conditions and social exclusion. In the analysis of the consequences of theft, violent crimes committed during the robbery, spreading insecurity and damaging the reputation of Qom are considered as the most important aftermaths. As a result, theft warns citizens and urban security forces to be more vigilant. Finally, we can conclude that burglary can be committed with a low level of risk and high profits; and this can have devastating effects on the society.

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Journal of Social Problems of Iran
Volume 7, Issue 1
January
January 2017
Pages 125-154

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