Institute for Population and Social Research. Mahidol University
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Journal for Population and Social Studies. Vol.21, No.2 (2013), S-115-S-128
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Kittipon Kaewumporn, Suriyapong Watanasak, Opart Panya Environmental improvement and urban crime prevention: a case study of selected slum communities in Bangkok, Thailand. Journal for Population and Social Studies. Vol.21, No.2 (2013), S-115-S-128. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/3289
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Environmental improvement and urban crime prevention: a case study of selected slum communities in Bangkok, Thailand
Crime is a global concern, as it is a major threat to human well-being. In this
paper, we argue that the issue of crime in modern days, especially in urban cities,
is more complex than generally understood. Focusing on selected urban slum
communities scattered in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city, we examined and
demonstrated how environmental improvement could reduce and prevent urban
crimes. A total of 320 respondents randomly selected for structured, face-to-face
interviews. Data analysis was carried out through the use of Structural Equation
Model (SEM). Results indicate that community-based environmental improvement
generated elements that are favorable for crime prevention. These elements include
community consciousness, a sense of community ownership and responsibility,
community cohesion, and community self-defense mechanisms.
