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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine in what manner the elderly who experience chronic fear of crime are differentiable from those who are without fear or those with fluctuating fear over the years. Using data from the Quebec Longitudinal Study on Aging (QUELSA), variables related to fear of crime and mental health were compared by means of descriptive statistics and t-tests between groups to determine whether a varying expression of fear of crime influenced or was influenced by the individual's mental health. Results show that fear of crime consistently expressed over time is correlated with higher individual scores on the mental health scale. Therefore, at each testing periods, individuals expressing fear of crime have a significantly higher score of psychological distress (especially depression, anxiety and cognition) and negative affect than the other two groups. These findings lead to the recognition of elements that can guide intervention.
