Date of Award
6-2013
Document Type
Masters Capstone Project
Degree Name
M.S. in Geographic Information Science
Organizational Unit
College of Natural Science and Mathematics, Geography and the Environment
Keywords
Alaska, Alcohol related crime, Domestic violence, Dark and cold winter months
Abstract
Alaska is known for its long, dark, cold winter months. Daylight savings time exists to cope with months that have little sunlight, but that still leaves on average, five hours of daylight. Special light bulbs exist to help with the darkness by providing light that tricks the body into thinking it is getting more sun than it really is. As daylight decreases, the weather turns colder; depression, alcohol, and domestic violence begin to rise. Studies show alcohol related crime and domestic violence occur more during the winter months in Alaska. This research paper will analyze the data pertaining to alcohol and domestic violence crimes in Alaska to see if a relationship exists with the winters.
Copyright Date
6-1-2013
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
All Rights Reserved.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Rights Holder
Jennifer Marie Read
Provenance
Received from author
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
36 pgs
File Size
2.2 MB
Recommended Citation
Read, Jennifer Marie, "Alaska Winter's Relationship to Domestic Violence and Alcohol Abuse" (2013). Geography and the Environment: Graduate Student Capstones. 43.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/geog_ms_capstone/43
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