Correlates of informal social control in Guangzhou, China neighborhoods

摘要: Abstract Informal social control is a central part of contemporary disorganization theory. While there are few studies examining how community factors affect informal control, they limited to Western societies, particularly the United States. This study examined whether correlates found in West applicable China, where long history control. Using data from 1,196 respondents Guangzhou, this that residential stability increased at neighborhood level, with residents who lived more stable being willing take action prevent deviant behavior. Furthermore, satisfaction police was be related level.