afectaciones de la inseguridad ciudadana en el desarrollo socioeconómico de la parroquia ochoa león de pasaje, periodo 2023-2024.

Abstract

This research comprehensively addresses the impact of citizen insecurity on the socioeconomic development of the Ochoa León parish, Pasaje canton, during the period 2023-2024. This problem, marked by a worrying increase in the incidence of crimes such as robberies, homicides, extortion and acts of vandalism, has had devastating repercussions on the local economy, affecting both workers and local business operators, significantly weakening the quality of life of the inhabitants. The study aims to examine the impact of citizen insecurity on the socioeconomic development of the Ochoa León parish from Pasaje during the period 2023-2024; through this analysis, it seeks not only to understand the scope of the problem, but also to provide key information for the formulation of public policies that promote more effective strategies for crime prevention, economic recovery and the strengthening of social cohesion. This phenomenon has had a profoundly devastating impact on the economy of many families, as criminals not only take their work tools, but also leave them without the means to provide for their households, in addition to directly affecting family economic stability and increasing the sense of vulnerability and hopelessness among residents. Although the presence of law enforcement is essential to address crime and violence in the area, statistics and perceptions of the citizens reflect a marked dissatisfaction with the results obtained so far, the community feels that the efforts implemented have been insufficient and lack a strategic approach that addresses both the structural causes of crime and immediate protection needs. To address this problem, a mixed methodological approach was used, combining quantitative and qualitative data under an empirical-inductive paradigm, addressing various indicators such as productive activities, working hours, monthly income, cost of living, municipal management, means of communication, level of security, criminal activities, employment opportunities, social trust and local economy; surveys were applied to 203 residents of the parish, and interviews were conducted with local authorities, its non-experimental design allowed observing and analyzing the problem in its natural context without manipulating the variables, thus obtaining an objective analysis. The results revealed that citizens perceive a high level of insecurity in the parish, associated with a significant reduction in investment and a decrease in job opportunities. In addition, on the issue of public management, opinions are divided: although one sector considers its work satisfactory, another group shows great dissatisfaction, reflecting distrust towards institutions and the limited effectiveness of the measures implemented to mitigate crime. The research proposes an integrative proposal as a response to the problem, specifically to the most urgent needs within the parish area, which is a design of socio-organizational strategies to guarantee a change in uncertain environments, increase citizens and institutional involvement in public safety issues, building effective communication networks between residents and local authorities.