The Development of Quality-of-Life Indicators in Rural Areas in Iran: Case Study – Khaveh Shomali District, Lorestan Province

2011 ◽  
pp. 171-191
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Rezvani ◽  
Hossain Mansourian
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Quality Of Life Indicators

Visitor Centres as a Contribution to Improving Urban-Rural Relations

2020 ◽  
pp. 193-214
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Videnovic ◽  
Milos Arandjelovic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Public Buildings ◽  
The Third ◽  
Urban Rural

The architecture of public buildings in rural areas, through the advancement of skills, knowledge, technologies, and materials, has become increasingly representative in recent decades, especially considering tourism as a global theme. The work is related to the planning of visitor centers in rural areas and the main task is defined by the effort to improve the quality of life in such areas, that is, highlight the major advantages in space, such as the natural environment. The aim of the research is defined by establishing certain elements in the planning of the visitor centers within the idea of promoting local values and cultural heritage. The first part of the chapter has been defined as an analysis of the theoretical views. The second part of the study has been defined as an analysis of the visitor centers. Through a case study, in the third part of the chapter, the work presents a comparative overview of the process to achieve two individual similar investments in Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

scholarly journals Slobodno vrijeme kao dimenzija kvalitete života stanovništva Općine Gornje Rijeke

Geoadria ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 193
Author(s):  
Sonja Podgorelec ◽  
Sanja Klempić Bogadi ◽  
Monika Šabijan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Closed Type ◽  
The Way

The way an individual spends leisure time in his/her environment is one of the factors that influence his/her quality of life Due to the features of space (natural and anthropogenic environment), size and structure of settlement, population, the prevailing economic branch and other attributes – the Municipality of Gornja Rijeka was selected for a case study in researching population’s quality of life in rural areas. The research was conducted by using the method of surveying during November and December of 2012 on a non-proportional judgment sample of170 examinees aged 18-60. The aim of the paper is to analyze part of results of the research through which the ways of spending leisure time were studied. In estimating the overall quality of life of the population in the selected area the focus was on the possibilities to engage in leisure activities in the settlements where they reside. The ways and the quality of spending leisure time were measured by closed type questions referring to ways and frequency of doing certain activities, and were later analyzed in relation to the selected sociodemographic variables (the examinee’s age, sex, marital status, household size), the health status and the personal income of an individual, whether they live from agriculture, patterns of support and sociability, perception of personal quality of life and the quality of life in the settlements where the examinees live. The results of factor analysis applied to 14 variables (leisure time activities) confirmed five factors by which it is possible to describe the way of spending leisure time for an inhabitant of a selected rural area – urban dimension, traditional dimension, sociability, hobbies and media. One of the conclusions of the research was that, in parallel to the decrease of differences in the rural and urban populations’ ways of life (especially when it comes to population aged 18-60), the differences in spending leisure time also decrease. It is primarily explained by an increasing employment of the rural population in non-agricultural activities, better transport connections between villages and cities and modern communication possibilities of rural households (internet). Also, the research has confirmed that the possibilities (infrastructure and organization) of leisure activities in the settlement where an individual lives significantly influence the overall quality of life estimate.

scholarly journals The Cittaslow Movement in Rural Areas – a Case Study of a Village in the Polish Region of Warmia and Mazury

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 74-84
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Pietrzyk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Research Hypothesis ◽  
Pace Of Life ◽  
Life Philosophy

The international Cittaslow movement brings together towns that promote the slow life philosophy. The concept has been developed in response to the increasing pace of life and the adverse effects of globalization. According to the members of Cittaslow, the organization contributes to the sustainable development of their regions and to improvement of the quality of life. In view of the benefits of Cittaslow membership confirmed by research studies, the question arises whether the concept of Cittaslow could also be introduced in rural areas. This paper seeks to answer the above question. The study involved an analysis of the Cittaslow membership criteria (Cittaslow goals) and a survey conducted among the inhabitants of the Warmian village of Żabi Róg. The results of the study were used to test the research hypothesis and to assess the quality of life in the analyzed area.

scholarly journals PERCEPTUAL STUDY ON CONVENTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Suzilawati Rabe ◽  
Mariana Mohamed Osman ◽  
Syahriah Bachok ◽  
Nur Farhanah Rosli ◽  
Muhammad Faris Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Human Relationships ◽  
The People ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Quality Of Life Indicators ◽  
Questionnaire Form ◽  
Main Components

Quality of life (QOL) is both individual and collective attributes. Quality of life should encompass both objective and subjective measures whilst promoting for balance in every aspect of human existence. The objective of this study is to assess the QOL of the population in Malaysia by using Selangor as a case study. 600 samples from four districts in Selangor were selected through random sampling method. From literature review, 9 main components of QOL were identified and included in questionnaire form. Relative importance index (RII) equation was then used to report on the analysis of QOL components. Results from the survey indicated that majority of the respondents were likely to perceive QOL components as moderate and highly satisfied. Overall, respondents claimed that they were satisfied and enjoying their lives and at the same time satisfied with their current quality of life. The results indirectly show that each of QOL component was interrelated with each other in creating the satisfaction on quality of life of the people. This is in line with the findings on the three basic human relationships with Allah SWT, with other human and with nature in protecting their faith (din), human self (nafs), intellect ('aql), posterity (nasl) and wealth (mal) through establishing justice, eliminating prejudice and alleviating hardship by promoting good and preventing harm to self and others.

scholarly journals A survey of quality of life indicators in the Romanian Roma population following the ‘Decade of Roma Inclusion’

F1000Research ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 1692
Author(s):  
Rebecca Powell Doherty ◽  
Daniel Müller-Demary ◽  
Alexandra Hosszu ◽  
Ana Duminica ◽  
Andrea Bertke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Diarrheal Disease ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Roma Population ◽  
Sanitation Services ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Quality Of Life Indicators ◽  
Full Time Employment

Background: This study explores how the Roma in Romania, the EU’s most concentrated population, are faring in terms of a number of quality of life indicators, including poverty levels, healthcare, education, water, sanitation, and hygiene.Methods: 135 surveys were conducted across five geographically diverse Romanian communities. Household participants were selected through a comprehensive random walk method. Analyses were conducted on all data using Pandas for Python.Results: These data indicate that the Roma in Romania face significant disparities in education, with Roma students less likely to progress beyond 8thgrade. In addition, the Roma population remains significantly disadvantaged with regard to safe and secure housing, poverty, and healthcare status, particularly in connection to diarrheal disease. In contrast, however, both Roma and non-Roma in rural areas face difficulties regarding full-time employment, sanitation, and water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure.Conclusions: These data demonstrate the challenges that remain to the Roma population in Romania, and also point to the myriad of ways in which all rural Romanians, regardless of ethnicity, are encountering hardship. This study highlights the areas in which improvements can be made to ensure the Roma, and indeed all Romanian citizens, have access to and confidence in sanitation services, clean water, and adequate healthcare treatment.

scholarly journals A survey of quality of life indicators in the Romanian Roma population following the ‘Decade of Roma Inclusion’

F1000Research ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 1692
Author(s):  
Rebecca Powell Doherty ◽  
Daniel Müller-Demary ◽  
Alexandra Hosszu ◽  
Ana Duminica ◽  
Andrea Bertke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Diarrheal Disease ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Roma Population ◽  
Sanitation Services ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Quality Of Life Indicators ◽  
Full Time Employment

Background: This study explores how the Roma in Romania, the EU’s most concentrated population, are faring in terms of a number of quality of life indicators, including poverty levels, healthcare, education, water, sanitation, and hygiene.Methods: 135 surveys were conducted across five geographically diverse Romanian communities. Household participants were selected through a comprehensive random walk method. Analyses were conducted on all data using Pandas for Python.Results: These data indicate that the Roma in Romania face significant disparities in education, with Roma students less likely to progress beyond 8thgrade. In addition, the Roma population remains significantly disadvantaged with regard to safe and secure housing, poverty, and healthcare status, particularly in connection to diarrheal disease. In contrast, however, both Roma and non-Roma in rural areas face difficulties regarding full-time employment, sanitation, and water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure.Conclusions: These data demonstrate the challenges that remain to the Roma population in Romania, and also point to the myriad of ways in which all rural Romanians, regardless of ethnicity, are encountering hardship. This study highlights the areas in which improvements can be made to ensure the Roma, and indeed all Romanian citizens, have access to and confidence in sanitation services, clean water, and adequate healthcare treatment.

scholarly journals PERCEPTUAL STUDY ON CONVENTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Suzilawati Rabe ◽  
Mariana Mohamed Osman ◽  
Syahriah Bachok ◽  
Nur Farhanah Rosli ◽  
Muhammad Faris Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Human Relationships ◽  
The People ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Quality Of Life Indicators ◽  
Questionnaire Form ◽  
Main Components

Quality of life (QOL) is both individual and collective attributes. Quality of life should encompass both objective and subjective measures whilst promoting for balance in every aspect of human existence. The objective of this study is to assess the QOL of the population in Malaysia by using Selangor as a case study. 600 samples from four districts in Selangor were selected through random sampling method. From literature review, 9 main components of QOL were identified and included in questionnaire form. Relative importance index (RII) equation was then used to report on the analysis of QOL components. Results from the survey indicated that majority of the respondents were likely to perceive QOL components as moderate and highly satisfied. Overall, respondents claimed that they were satisfied and enjoying their lives and at the same time satisfied with their current quality of life. The results indirectly show that each of QOL component was interrelated with each other in creating the satisfaction on quality of life of the people. This is in line with the findings on the three basic human relationships with Allah SWT, with other human and with nature in protecting their faith (din), human self (nafs), intellect ('aql), posterity (nasl) and wealth (mal) through establishing justice, eliminating prejudice and alleviating hardship by promoting good and preventing harm to self and others.

scholarly journals Studying Factors Affecting Quality of Life Using Multilevel Models: A Case Study in Rural Areas of Kangavar County

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Hassan Ali Faraji Sabokbar ◽  
Mohammad Najarzadeh ◽  
Zabihullah Torabi ◽  
Ahmad Malakan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Multilevel Models ◽  
Factors Affecting
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