Fear of crime and true crime podcasts

Why do you listen to true crime podcasts?

I want to know more about certain cases

I find them interesting

Someone recommended them to me

They make me feel as a detective

I listen to them for safety/ survival reasons, in case something similar happens to me

I enjoy them

I don't listen to true-crime podcasts

Do you think the increase of true crime podcast series being produced has helped keep these criminals in the lime light?

Yes

How often do you listen to true crime podcasts?

Everyday

2-3 times every week

Once a week

I listen to the new episode of my favourite podcast(s) when it's released

I listen to podcasts occasionally when I can

I never listen to true crime podcasts

Please check any that correspond to your normal activities that might expose you to true crime information.

I work in an environment where I am exposed to crime (e.g., law enforcement, courthouse, correctional setting)

I read books based on true crime

I watch documentaries based on true crime

I watch movies or tv series based on true crime

I watch the news or read newspapers at least 3 times a week

What types of activity/activities (e.g., house chores, exercising, driving, getting ready to go out) are you usually doing while listening to true crime podcasts?

Do you feel you have altered any daily routines/activities since you have begun listening to true crime podcast(s)?

Yes

What kinds of daily routines/activities or security precautions have you implemented since starting to listen to true crime podcasts?

How likely do you believe you or a person you personally know will be a victim of a crime now or in the future?

Which of the following factors do you believe increase your chances of being a victim of a crime (please choose all that apply)?

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