Delinquency in Croatia: Decoding the Socio-Economic Roots Through Court Chronicles

This study examines the socio-economic determinants of violence intensity in Croatia, utilizing individual case data from court documents (2017-2021). Through a probit model analysis of 560 cases, key variables such as income levels, age, gender, alcohol usage, and marital status of both perpetrator...

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Published in:Zagreb International Review of Economics & Business 2024-05, Vol.27 (1), p.283-300
Main Author: Recher, Vedran
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Crime
Delinquency
Gender
Income
J15
K42
Marital status
O15
probit
Socioeconomic factors
Violence
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Summary:This study examines the socio-economic determinants of violence intensity in Croatia, utilizing individual case data from court documents (2017-2021). Through a probit model analysis of 560 cases, key variables such as income levels, age, gender, alcohol usage, and marital status of both perpetrators and victims were scrutinized. Our findings indicate a significant association between lower income and higher violence intensity for both victims and perpetrators. Notably, perpetrators aged 65+ exhibit less frequent but more intense violent behavior. This study highlights the crucial role of income in violent behavior, suggesting targeted policies for lower income groups to effectively combat violence.
ISSN:1849-1162
1331-5609
1849-1162
DOI:10.2478/zireb-2024-0013