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Table 1 Dependent and independent variables

From: The impact of physical incivility signs on perceived safety in informal settlements in Jordan

Variable

Factor

Operational definition

No. of questions

Scale

Confounding variables

Demographic profile of respondents

Measured by respondents’ demographics and socioeconomic status

8

Nominal variables

Previous victimization experience

Measured by personal victimization experiences

5

Nominal variables

(yes/No questions)

Independent variables

Physical incivility signs

Measured by identifying the physical incivility signs in Janna’ah neighborhood, which can include [litter, graffiti, abandoned building, signs of vandalism, abandoned cars, lighting, alley]

7

Ordinal variables

(5 Likert scales)

Abandoned buildings

Measured by the impact of abandoned buildings on perceived safety

4

Poor lighting

Measured by the impact of poor lighting on perceived safety

3

Abandoned cars

Measured by the impact of abandoned cars on perceived safety

2

Alley

Measured by the impact of alleys on perceived safety

3

Sign of vandalism

Measured by the impact of signs of vandalism on perceived safety

2

Graffiti

Measured by the impact of graffiti on perceived safety

2

Litter

Measured by the impact of litter on perceived safety

2

Dependent variables

Perceived safety

Measured by the amount of a person’s sense of safety about himself or his properties, and an absence of concern about becoming a victim

9

Ordinal variables

(5 Likert scales)