KESEJAHTERAAN SOSIAL DALAM KEHIDUPANBANDAR: PERSPEKTIF PENGHUNI KEJIRANAN BERPENGAWAL

This study focused on social well-being from the perspective of the residents of guarded neighbourhoods. The findings of this study indicated that the choice of the residents to live in guarded neighbourhoods actually reflect their values about desired well-being. From the perspective of 30 respondents in this study, the choice to live in a guarded neighbourhood was driven by security needs, preserving privacy, and fostering community ties. In this case, it was found that image and prestige of a neighbourhood seems not to be their primary consideration. Therefore, these findings suggest that factors of safety, privacy and neighbourhood relationships are the main elements that influence social well-being among residents who live in guarded neighbourhoods.