Land Fragmentation and Socio-Economic Wellbeing

Authors

  • Nurulanis Ahmad @ Mohamed Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 32610 Perak Branch, Perak, Malaysia.
  • Nor Nazihah Chuweni Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 32610 Perak Branch, Perak, Malaysia.
  • Andrea Blake Business School, Queensland University of Technology, Garden Point Campus, Brisbane, Australia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v8i23.4467

Keywords:

Land-Fragmentation, Socio-Economic Wellbeing

Abstract

Land fragmentation results in reduced agricultural productivity, lack of efficiency, and diminished viability of the land. This study investigates land fragmentation's causes and socio-economic impacts, aiming to develop a conceptual model. Thematic analysis was employed to undertake a systematic literature review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method. The findings indicated that land fragmentation resulted in disorganization regarding location and space. This study guides land authorities and urban planners in providing fundamental knowledge to improve land management practices.

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Published

2023-03-25

How to Cite

Ahmad aka Mohamed, N., Chuweni, N. N., & Blake, A. (2023). Land Fragmentation and Socio-Economic Wellbeing. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 8(23), 185–191. https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v8i23.4467

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Rural Environment / Rural Psychology

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