1. Landscapes of Fear and Stress
Paper by: Jack L. Nasar and Kim M. Jones Environment and Behavior 29 (3):
Derrick Burke
Sophomore
Geography, Chemistry
Geog 370, Feb 25, 2008

2. Fear as an Urban Stressor
Fear of being a victim to crime is a major urban stressor in many communities. By understanding “hot spots” of fear, communities can improve the perceived safety of feared areas.
Hypothesis: The fear associated with crime is related to concealment and entrapment.
Make sure to explain : HOt

3. Methods: Campus walk Ohio State University
Based on a campus survey, a walking route was selected by researchers and group of 26 females walked the route during the late evening hours while recording their feelings and stress responses on a tape recorder.

4. Methods (Cont.)
The tapes were transcribed word for word and comments were classified as
(a) an expression of fear,
(b) possibly a result of fear, or
(c) an expression of safety.
Each comment then was categorized as being a response to:
(a) social element,
(b) physical element,
(c) both, or
(d) other.
For each comment classified as physical it was classified to even a further category:
(a) blocked prospect,
(b) concealment,
(c) entrapment
d)other.

5. Results Comments were displayed in a frequency table
What places are feared?
Spatial Distribution of Fear
Comments were displayed in a frequency table
Three most Feared Places
Mendehall
the Amphitheater
Rear of Mendehall
The space surrounding these buildings are dark areas

6. # of Comments and Location

7. Conclusion
Based on the study hiding spots and entrapment are physical aspects an environment that evoke high levels of stress.
Modify Fearful Places
Limitations
Human subject requirements
Not a blind study