Year: 2024 | Month: September | Volume 13 | Issue 3
Impact of Gentrification on Community Dynamics in Angeles City: An Analysis of Collective Efficacy, Crime Rates, and Safety Perceptions
Rhem Rick N. Corpuz
Mary Gail L. Lalic
Wendell M. Quinto
Joshua G. Gabriel
DOI:10.46852/2249-6637.03.2024.2
Abstract:
Gentrification involves significant modernization in disadvantaged neighborhoods, transforming them into commercial hubs. In the
Philippines, this process is prominent; Angeles City exemplifies this transformation due to its strategic location and infrastructure
investments. Grounded on the social disorganization theory, this study investigates the impact of gentrification on community
dynamics in Angeles City, focusing on collective efficacy, crime rates, and safety perceptions using cross sectional method and
Pearson Moment Correlation. Mixed findings from previous studies suggest that gentrification can either weaken or strengthen
community bonds and variably affect crime rates and safety perceptions. Despite the city’s significant urban development and
transformation, the research found no statistically significant relationships between these variables. This indicates that the changes
in Angeles City do not necessarily affect crime rates or the residents’ social dynamics and sense of security. The observed moderate
associations between the variables appear to be due to random chance rather than reliable patterns. Given the lack of significant
relationships, the study suggests that Angeles City should focus on other strategies to enhance community well-being and safety,
including community engagement programs, inclusive urban planning, and enhanced safety measures. This approach can help
foster a stronger, safer, and more cohesive community amidst ongoing urban development.
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