KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science
Vol 3 No 1 (2023): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science

Feeling Unsafe Among Female Users of Crowded Public Transportation

Ismawati Ismawati (Faculty of Psychology, Bhayangkara University Jakarta Raya, Indonesia)
Erik Saut H. Hutahaean (Faculty of Psychology, Bhayangkara University Jakarta Raya, Indonesia)
Adi Fahrudin (Faculty of Psychology, Bhayangkara University Jakarta Raya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Oct 2023

Abstract

Introduction: Sexual harassment is a serious problem; it often occurs in public spaces, especially on crowded public transportation. In acts of sexual harassment, women are considered more vulnerable to being victims. The impact of these acts of sexual harassment is the emergence of insecurity among female users; Feeling of security is considered the most important factor when one uses public transportation. Objective: This study analyzes the importance of the insecurity women feel when using congested public transportation. Method: A total of 215 female respondents using dense public transportation were involved in filling out the insecurity scale research questionnaire, the Personal Safety Perception Index. The collected data is then analyzed using correlation and regression statistical techniques. Result and Discussion: The results of the study stated that the insecurity felt by women when using crowded public transportation can influence fear of crime, especially in sexual harassment crimes.  Conclusion: It can be concluded that insecurity in women who use public transportation is very influential on the condition both psychologically and physically of the woman

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Journal Info

Abbrev

kesans

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Subject

Chemistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Physics Public Health

Description

KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science provides a means for ongoing discussion of the relevant issues that fall within the focus and scope of the journal that can be examined empirically. This journal publishes research articles in the medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, ...