Investigating the Relationship between Perceived Social Support and Attachment Styles with Fear of Crime in Crime Society

 The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between perceived support and perceived styles and attachment styles with fear of crime in the criminal society. The purpose of the descriptive-survey research method is applied. The statistical population of this study includes the delinquent women in Tehran province in year 98. The main instruments used in this study are the Tandogana and Ilhan Massage Fear Questionnaire (2016) and the Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS) of Zimmett et al. (1988) and the Hazen and Shaver Attachment Questionnaire (1). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tests including analysis of variance. Findings showed that there is a significant relationship between perceived social support and attachment styles and fear of crime (P <0.05) and between positive attachment variable and fear of crime positively and between secure attachment style Perceived social support (friends' support) was positively correlated with fear of crime (P <0.01). As a result, receiving support and feeling supportive or perceived support will be effective in reinforcing attachment and commitment to the norms of society, and ultimately reducing deviance and crime.