Ekaterina Botchkovar’s research interests include global criminology and criminological theory testing. A key aspect of Professor Botchkovar’s research is understanding the role of cultural context in shaping crime and criminal behavior. Specifically, many of her studies focus on the causes of crime and criminal decision-making from a cross-cultural, comparative standpoint. They utilize a variety of criminological theories to investigate how personal characteristics, social environment (e.g. friends or neighborhood characteristics) and cultural contexts shape individual behavior and affect decisions to become involved in crime.
One of Professor Botchkovar’s current research project centers on the ongoing war in Ukraine. The project seeks to understand the effects of long-term exposure to the war on changes in attitudes, mental health, and various types of illegal behaviors.
Professor Botchkovar publishes in the top journals in the fields of criminology and sociology. Her publications have appeared in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology, Justice Quarterly, Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, Social Forces, and British Journal of Criminology. Ekaterina Botchkovar
Northeastern University
- Undergraduate Program Director
- Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Ekaterina Botchkovar’s research interests include global criminology and criminological theory testing. A key aspect of Professor Botchkovar’s research is understanding the role of cultural context in shaping crime and criminal behavior. Specifically, many of her studies focus on the causes of crime and criminal decision-making from a cross-cultural, comparative standpoint. They utilize a variety of criminological theories to investigate how personal characteristics, social environment (e.g. friends or neighborhood characteristics) and cultural contexts shape individual behavior and affect decisions to become involved in crime.
One of Professor Botchkovar’s current research project centers on the ongoing war in Ukraine. The project seeks to understand the effects of long-term exposure to the war on changes in attitudes, mental health, and various types of illegal behaviors.
Professor Botchkovar publishes in the top journals in the fields of criminology and sociology. Her publications have appeared in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology, Justice Quarterly, Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, Social Forces, and British Journal of Criminology.