Process of victimization as a socio-­psychological phenomenon

  • Oleg Y. Rohatsen Belarusian State University, Niezaliežnasci Avenue, 4, 220030, Minsk, Belarus

Abstract

The conception of victimization as a process of turning an individual into a victim of unfavorable circumstances of life was considered in the article. The structure of victimization and its levels were disclosed. Features of criminogenic and victimogenic situations were described. The factors of victimization of Belarusians were identified according to the analysis of scientific developments in this direction. The consequences of victimization were also considered in the article.

Author Biography

Oleg Y. Rohatsen, Belarusian State University, Niezaliežnasci Avenue, 4, 220030, Minsk, Belarus

postgraduate student at the department of psychology, faculty of philosophy and social sciences

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Published
2019-02-18
Keywords: victimization, structure of victimization, victimity, victim, factors of victimization, social environment, criminogenic and victimogenic situations
How to Cite
Rohatsen, O. Y. (2019). Process of victimization as a socio-­psychological phenomenon. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology, 1, 110-116. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/philosophy/article/view/2022
Issue
No 1 (2019): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology
Section
Social Psychology

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