Dr. Rollwagen’s research interests relate to the intersections of housing, perceptions of crime, and neighbourhood livability in urban areas. She has examined the association between the built form of housing and fear of crime, as well as the way ideologies of housing tenure relate to the construction of crime risk. She also maintains a research interest in perceptions of crime and criminal justice, as well as police decision-making. Her work has made use of both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Currently, Dr. Rollwagen is exploring how the relationship between the built form of housing and fear of crime is moderated by broader ideologies of housing tenure as well as neighbourhood housing context. In addition to this research program, Dr. Rollwagen is a member of the Canadian Worlds of Journalism study team - an interdisciplinary research group collaborating with scholars from 63 countries to understand the professional roles and values of journalists, as well as the changing conditions under which journalists work. This project is funded by a SSHRC Insight Grant.
