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    Exploring the Role of Collective Efficacy and Trust in Police for Crime Prevention in Addis Ababa Neighborhoods
    (Addis Ababa University, 2025-06-01) Medareshaw Tafesse; Woldeab Teshome (PhD)
    Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, is grappling with significant crime challenges, as highlighted by various reports and studies. For example, police data indicates that between 2013 and 2018, major predatory crimes—such as murder, assault, robbery, and burglary—increased by 43%. Despite this alarming rise in crime and its many consequences, there is a notable lack of empirical research aimed at enhancing our understanding as well as informing effective crime control measures. This research emphasizes the importance of collective efficacy—social cohesion combined with shared belief among community members in their ability to achieve common goals—and trust in police forces as vital components in crime prevention and enhancing community safety. This study adopts a pragmatist research philosophy, combining ontological and epistemological approaches to fill empirical gaps. It utilizes methodological triangulation through a convergent design that integrates quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative data from 616 residents in 11 neighborhoods of Addis Ababa was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data was collected through key informant interviews and focus group discussions with residents and police and analyzed thematically. The study revealed that collective efficacy appears to play crime protective role in the study areas. Specifically, higher collective efficacy correlates with lower crime levels, as reflected in residents' perceptions of crime seriousness, fear of crime, and victimization rates. Yet, the qualitative results reveal a notable degree of collective efficacy in specific crime-stricken, disadvantaged neighborhoods, contradicting findings from developed nations that suggest crime-ridden areas lack collective efficacy. Nevertheless, these communities do not have the essential resources required for effective social control. Further, the study found that lower trust in the police and procedural justice is inversely related to how respondents perceived the seriousness of the crime in their neighborhoods and their fear of crime. The study provides compelling evidence to support the idea that collective efficacy, trust in the police, and procedural justice are crucial factors in reducing crime rates, improving safety, and fostering positive police-community relations. Thus, enhancing collective efficacy and trust in the police is essential for addressing neighborhood crime in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This approach is vital for effective community-based crime prevention strategies, creating resilient communities that can proactively address crime. Keywords: Crime prevention strategies, Community Safety, Collective efficacy, public trust in the police, social capital, Procedural justice, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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    The Impact of Social Media on Political Socialization and Polarization among Young Adult in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-11-01) Yeabesra Wubneh; Ezana Amdework (PhD)
    This research investigates the Impact of social media on Political Socialization and Polarization among Young Adult in Addis Ababa. Employing a comprehensive approach, the study examined interview responses, conducted focus group discussions, and administered surveys to 100 participants. Utilizing descriptive statistics, the data were meticulously analysed and presented in tabular form. The survey outcomes underscore the substantial impact of social media on the political polarization of young individuals in Addis Ababa. A noteworthy trend revealed that a majority of respondents frequently engage with various social media platforms, with TikTok emerging as the predominant platform for political content consumption. Additionally, a significant percentage of participants acknowledged the significant role of social media in shaping their political perspectives, attributing it to the amplification of political polarization among the Young Adult. The study's findings indicate that a considerable proportion of participants have been exposed to highly polarized viewpoints on social media. Moreover, the research suggests that social media echo chambers and filter bubbles play crucial roles in fostering such exposure. In response to these revelations, the study proposes several recommendations to mitigate the adverse impact of social media on political polarization among young people. These recommendations encompass strengthening content moderation and fact-checking mechanisms, nurturing critical thinking skills, and advocating for platform-level policy changes and regulations. In conclusion, the study underscores the shared responsibilities of social media platform providers, governing bodies, and users in safeguarding the security and well-being of individuals within these networks. It emphasizes the need for further exploration and evaluation of interventions aimed at mitigating the detrimental effects of social media on political polarization among the Young Adult. Key Word: - TikTok, Addis Ababa, Political polarization, Political Socialization, social media, Young Adult, Impact.