Analysis of the quality of life in informal settlements (Kathy, neighborhood Sadat, Mvzyraj and Hafttan neighborhoods Babol)

Subject Areas : Geography and Urban Planning

پری  شکری ¹ (هیئت علمی)
مهدی  غنی پور ² (فارغ التحصیل)

Received: 2016-04-21 Accepted : 2016-08-26 Published : 2016-09-22

Keywords: Quality living environment, Satisfaction, Babul, Informal settlements,

Abstract :

Rapid urban growth and physical development have led to declining environmental quality of life, especially in informal neighborhoods. The purpose of this study is the satisfaction of the quality of life of residents of informal settlements in the city of Babul. The method used in this research is a descriptive survey. This research has been done according to the method on the field and library that in the field . The population of Babul informal settlements are include areas Moziraj, Kathy, Hafttan and Sadat neighborhood. The sample size according to Cochran formula was obtained of 282 people. In this study, using a T-test and chi-square tests were a way to satisfaction with the quality of life of residents of informal settlements Babul examined in 5 areas of housing, leisure, travel, health and safety and the environment. The results indicate that the satisfaction of local residents about the quality of the living environment, with an average 2.8 (with no middle 3) the unfavorable evaluation. In this regard the satisfaction of the areas of recreation and leisure, housing and the environment and health is below average and the areas of security and travel a little more than the average.