The Influence Of The Built Environment On Human Behaviour:

Abstract

Current behaviour research has upgraded behaviour beyond the simplistic stimulus-and-reaction relationship. Responsive behaviour is therefore complex. Kenyan correctional facilities are challenged. The study used a combination of environmental behaviou~ survey, and case study research design. to probe inmates and the physical facifilies of correctional centres. Positive significant association between a poor built environment and anomie was established in this study. A distinct positive and highly significant association was established between the built environment and human behaviour, specifically deviance The study revealed that, there were high levels of stress (that could trigger deviance) associated with the general prison atmosphere The public needs to embrace a new type of closed institution, whether known as Community Correctional Centre, Correctional Resource Centre. Regional Correctional Centre, and Halfway centre or by any other benign name.