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ToolsOnencan, Abby Muricho, Bisschop, Lieselot and Hendlin, Yogi (2024) Experiences of living within PFAS-polluted environs: A systematic review. Crime, Law and Social Change, 82 (4). pp. 961-987. ISSN 0925-4994
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Abstract
This article examines victimization caused by corporate environmental crime related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution. The system-atic qualitative literature review and thematic synthesis of 27 studies from the USA, Australia, Italy, Sweden, and the United Kingdom aimed to identify critical areas of concern by analyzing the experiences of fence line commu-nities and workers exposed to PFAS. The analysis revealed five stages of the PFAS adaptation process: pre-discovery, discovery, lifestyle change, change in social networks, and restitution. In each of these five phases, unique lived experiences faced by those exposed to corporate environmental harm are highlighted, and physical, psychological, emotional, and socio-economic consequences are discussed. Based on the findings, a conceptual framework of corporate harm adaptation consisting of the five phases was developed to enhance understanding of the complexities and broader impacts of PFAS pollution on those exposed to it. This review highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing the multifaceted harms of PFAS pollution and emphasizes the need to expand the knowledge base on corporate crime through an improved understanding of the victim experiences and conse-quences of PFAS pollution. This study serves as a reminder of the need to consider the multifaceted experiences of affected fence line communities and workers in addressing corporate environmental crimes.
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| Additional Information: | Data availability statement: The datasets generated by coding of the review articles using Atlas.ti software, during the current study are available in the OSF repository, https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/HNZQ6. Funding information: Partial financial support was received from the Erasmus Initiative ‘Dynamics of Inclusive Prosperity’(DoIP) Small Grants Scheme. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | corporate environmental crime,corporate harm adaptation process,lived experiences,pfas,systematic review,victimization,pathology and forensic medicine,social sciences(all),law,sdg 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2734 |
| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Science > School of Environmental Sciences |
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| Depositing User: | LivePure Connector |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Apr 2025 13:30 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Apr 2025 00:17 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/98993 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10611-024-10173-7 |
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