ANALYZING URBAN VANDALISM THROUGH THE LENS OF ROUTINE ACTIVITY THEORY IN DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES

Autor/innen

  • Adrean S. Cabacang College of Criminal Justice Education, University of Mindanao, Philippines
  • Joseph Ranz Norman T. Anonas College of Criminal Justice Education, University of Mindanao, Philippines
  • Sofia Jean B. Bangunan College of Criminal Justice Education, University of Mindanao, Philippines
  • Irish P. Bandolos College of Criminal Justice Education, University of Mindanao, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejsss.v10i5.1893

Schlagwörter:

urban vandalism, routine activity theory, locals

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the relationship between urban vandalism and routine activity theory in Davao City and analyze if the results would reduce the prevalence of Urban Vandalism. The survey respondents were 400 randomly selected locals in Matina Crossing 74-a, Davao City. The researchers employed a quantitative research method, and a researcher-made survey questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument. Non-experimental research utilizing the descriptive correlation technique was employed in this study. Using a random sampling technique, researchers gather information from locals in Matina Crossing, 74-A, Davao City. The data underwent inferential statistics, such as correlation analysis, to establish relationships between variables. Findings revealed a positive relationship between urban vandalism and routine activity theory in Davao City. The study's null hypothesis was rejected, indicating a significant relationship between Urban Vandalism and Routine Activity Theory. Furthermore, researchers encourage community involvement and implement efficient law enforcement procedures to aid urban vandalism. Also, researchers suggested that the government must make the urban settings more lively, inclusive, and resilient for all citizens by addressing the root causes of routine activity and vandalism.

 

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Autor/innen-Biografien

  • Adrean S. Cabacang, College of Criminal Justice Education, University of Mindanao, Philippines

    Irish Alemania Pioneta-Bandolos is a Master of Criminal Justice with a specialization. She is a research coordinator and full-time faculty in the College of Criminal Justice Education at the University of Mindanao, Philippines. Outside of their professional pursuits, Irish is actively involved in different organizations: An Emergency Action for Good Leadership Service, Inc. Fire Auxiliary Corp member, specifically the University of Mindanao Chapter. Additionally, she serves as an Enlisted Personnel Reservist in the Philippine Army. To further enhance their knowledge and skills, she has attended various seminars, including the Training Workshop on the 7-Step Method of Investigation for Trafficking in Persons and Environmental Crimes in the Philippines, Cybercrime Incident Response Specialization Training, and Medico-Legal Forensic Training conducted by PAP FILE in Cebu City.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0760-595X

  • Joseph Ranz Norman T. Anonas, College of Criminal Justice Education, University of Mindanao, Philippines

    Adrean Sotto Cabacang is a 4th Year Criminology Student at the University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines. He is also participated in many research seminars and conferences. Adrean is also a varsity in the said university. Lastly, he is also a competitive honor student.

  • Sofia Jean B. Bangunan, College of Criminal Justice Education, University of Mindanao, Philippines

    Joseph Ranz Norman Tangaro Anonas is now a 4th Year College at the University of Mindanao, Davao City. Also, Joseph is one of the varsities at the said university. Joseph in addition, participated in different research seminars.

  • Irish P. Bandolos, College of Criminal Justice Education, University of Mindanao, Philippines

    Sofia Jean Bagiuo Bangunan is a 4th Year Criminology Student at the University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines. Sofia is also a notable varsity in the University. She also competed in different conference in the University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines.

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2025-02-17

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Bd. 10 Nr. 5 (2024)

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