بررسي تاثير مهاجرت از روستا به شهر در ميزان رضايتمندي اجتماعي (مطالعه موردي شهرستان نجف‌آباد)

The present study investigates the impact of rural-to-urban migration on social satisfaction, with a case study of Najafabad County. The main objective of the research was to analyze the effects of migration on social satisfaction among migrants in Najafabad. The study employed a descriptive-analytical methodology, collecting field data through a researcher-developed questionnaire. The statistical population was 319,205 individuals in 2016 (1395 Iranian calendar). Using Cochran’s formula an‎d a simple ran‎dom sampling method, a sample size of 383 participants was determined. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, an‎d inferential tests, including the Friedman test. Findings indicated that the primary reasons for migration were economic factors, including the lack of employment opportunities in the origin areas, expectations of higher income, an‎d easier access to housing. Social an‎d cultural factors, such as proximity to family an‎d relatives, cultural compatibility, an‎d the quality of childrenʹs education, also significantly influenced the decision to migrate. Additionally, urban security an‎d service-related factors, including access to public services an‎d suitable cultural an‎d religious environments, although less influential than economic factors, played a role in migration decisions. Regarding social satisfaction, migrants reported the highest satisfaction with urban services an‎d infrastructure, moderate satisfaction with social an‎d familial conditions, an‎d the lowest satisfaction with economic conditions. These results suggest that, while urban facilities contribute to improving migrants’ quality of life, economic challenges remain a major weakness. The study concludes that migration to Najafabad County is driven by a combination of economic, social, an‎d cultural factors, an‎d that migrants’ social satisfaction is primarily linked to the quality of services an‎d infrastructure. To enhance overall satisfaction, it is essential to address economic issues, provide sustainable employment opportunities, an‎d strengthen social an‎d cultural ties among migrants. The findings of this study can serve as a guide for policymakers an‎d urban planners in improving migrant conditions an‎d promoting sustainable urban development.

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