Factors Influencing Trust in Police among Urban Women in Bangladesh: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study
摘要
The research aimed to assess the level of trust urban women have in the police and explore the factors influencing their trust. Cross-sectional study design approach was used for the study. A face-to-face questionnaire survey was conducted with 572 urban women aged between 19 – 65, and data were recorded using Kobo Toolbox software during the survey. The data was collected using a multistage sampling technique in four metropolitan areas of Bangladesh. The findings depicted that urban women possess a comparatively low level of trust in the Bangladesh Police. Their trust is substantially influenced by factors including neighborhood trust, perceptions of law and order, concerns regarding personal and familial safety, satisfaction with the judicial system’s management of criminal cases, and faith in media portrayals of the police. These findings may assist policymakers in setting goals and programs to uphold the Bangladesh Police’s reputation among female citizens by enhancing their service satisfaction, fostering trust in police, and creating a safer urban environment for women in Bangladesh.