Evaluation and Analysis of Social Capital Components and Their Role in Security Provision (Case Study: The City of Bam)

Document Type : Research Article (Fundamental )

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1 PhD Condidate of Geography and Urban Planning , bShahid Bahonar uUniversity of Kerman , Kerman , Iran

2 Associate Professor of Geography and Urban Planning, Department of Geography, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran

10.22103/jusg.2026.2177

Abstract

Introduction: Social capital, as a set of social relationships and norms that include trust, cohesion, participation, and social awareness, plays a key role in ensuring the security of communities. This research aims to investigate the relationship between the components of social capital and the provision of security in the city of Bam.
Data and Method: The research method used in this study is descriptive-analytical, and data were collected through a questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale. The statistical sample included 384 citizens over the age of 15 in Bam, selected through stratified sampling. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software and statistical tests such as T-Test and multiple regression.
Results: The findings indicate that the multiple correlation coefficient for the security provision variable is 0.23, which signifies a significant relationship between the components of social capital (social trust, social cohesion, social participation, and social awareness) and security provision. The results of statistical tests also show that social participation and social trust have the greatest impact on security, while social awareness and social cohesion are also significantly related to security. However, some indicators, such as trust in officials'''' promises and participation in neighborhood maintenance and cleanliness, need improvement
Conclusion: Strengthening the components of social capital can be considered a key strategy in security policy-making for the city of Bam. Improving public trust, increasing social participation, and enhancing social awareness are among the measures that can help create a secure and stable society.

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  • Receive Date: 09 April 2025
  • Revise Date: 20 September 2025
  • Accept Date: 08 October 2025

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