Open AccessDetermining Social Capital Indicators Affecting the Residents Life Quality in Informal Settlements
Author(s) -
Hosseini Seyed Bagher
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
current world environment/current world environment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2320-8031
pISSN - 0973-4929
DOI - 10.12944/cwe.10.special-issue1.32
Subject(s) - human settlement , social capital , argumentation theory , cohesion (chemistry) , sustainable development , norm (philosophy) , quality (philosophy) , quality of life (healthcare) , business , environmental planning , psychology , sociology , political science , geography , social science , archaeology , psychotherapist , philosophy , chemistry , epistemology , organic chemistry , law
Given the importance of sustainable urban development and quality of life, the problem of informal settlements is now entering a new phase of research and social capital, as an important aspect of the quality of life in such settlements, is being widely explored. Aiming at realizing sustainable development and recovering liveliness in these settlements, the present study seeks to compile social capital factors of the quality of life in informal settlements. The methodology is descriptive-analytical and the indicators are determined by means of logical argumentation. According to the findings, outstanding indicators of the quality of life in informal settlements turn out to be trust, norm-orientation, as well as network connections in direct evaluation and participation, attitude of voluntariness, social cohesion, sense of security, informal social relations, as well as adherence to values in indirect evaluation. If investigated and improved, these indicators will play a major role in sustainable development