Examining the Relationship between Media Portrayals of Crime Scenes and the Fear of Engaging in Criminal Behavior: A Correlational Study

Keith Monique G Prontes, John Micheal B Alforte, Adrian A Neri, Teopisto Y Culanag and Jose F Cuevas
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Keith Monique G Prontes: Misamis University, Philippines
John Micheal B Alforte: Misamis University, Philippines
Adrian A Neri: Misamis University, Philippines
Teopisto Y Culanag: Misamis University, Philippines
Jose F Cuevas: Misamis University, Philippines

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 1, 4766-4775

Abstract: The correlation between media portrayals of crime scenes and the resulting fear of engaging in criminal behavior, providing insights into how media influences perceptions and actions related to crime. The study explored the correlation between media portrayals of crime scenes and the fear of engaging in criminal behavior in one of the private institution within Misamis Occidental. This study utilized descriptive research design. The respondents consist of criminology students from 1st year to 4th year level. An adapted survey questionnaire was the primary instrument utilized in gathering data for the study. The study’s findings reveal a gender-diverse sample of criminology students, who perceive media portrayals of crime scenes as highly impactful in leading to significant apprehension about committing crimes, but without a statistically significant relationship between media portrayals and their level of fear. Based on the findings the research draw its conclusion which tells the importance of considering gender and academic year differences in understanding criminology students’ perceptions of media portrayals of crime. It is recommended that institutions enhance their criminology curriculum by integrating media literacy and fear management strategies, with a focus on the influence of gender on media perceptions and tailoring these programs to different academic levels, to foster a critical understanding of crime portrayals, reduce unnecessary fears, and cultivate balanced and informed perspectives among students for their future roles in the criminal justice system.

Date: 2025
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