The Effects of Community Involvement on Prevalence of Security Challenges in the Coastal Region of Tanzania

This study was conducted to establish the effects of community involvement on the prevalence of security challenges in the Coastal Region. This study was guided by the rational choice theory by Becker 1968. The study employed the quantitative approach and the descriptive research design with a sample of 136 respondents obtained using simple random sampling techniques. The validity of the questionnaire was ensured through critical reading by the research supervisor before the instrument was used in the field to collect data. An acceptable reliability test was revealed by the Cronbach’s Alpha of above 0.7 which was run through the SPSS. Data analysis for the first two research questions involved descriptive statistics in terms of frequencies, percentages, mean scores, and standard deviations. The last research question was analyzed through the Pearson Product Moment Correlational Coefficient to determine the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Based on the findings and discussions of the study, the following conclusions were reached about factors influencing security challenges in the Coastal Region of Tanzania: The study concludes that security challenges exist in the Coast Region. The involvement of community members was limited to reporting security issues to relevant authorities without uncovering specific people who engaged in security issues. Therefore, the involvement of security agencies and community members was low. The community members' limited engagement and involvement in security agencies increased the prevalence of security challenges.