Title

Using an Eye Tracking Device to Assess Vulnerabilities to Burglary

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology

Abstract

This research examines the extent to which visual cues influence a person’s decision to burglarize. Participants in this study (n = 65) viewed ten houses through an eye tracking device and were asked whether or not they thought each house was vulnerable to burglary. The eye tracking device recorded where a person looked and for how long they looked (in milliseconds). Our findings showed that windows and doors were two of the most important visual stimuli. Results from our follow-up questionnaire revealed that stimuli such as fencing, beware of pet signs, cars in driveways, and alarm systems are also considered. There are a number of implications for future research and policy.

First Page

203

Last Page

213

DOI

10.1007/s11896-016-9213-x

Publication Date

8-1-2017

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