Analysis of factors affecting the increase of social resilience of cities (Case study: Najafabad city)

Document Type : Research Article (Applied - Development)

Authors

1 PhD Student, Department of Geography, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.

2 Associate Professor of Department of Geography, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran

3 Assistant Professor of Department of Geography, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran

10.22103/JUSG.2020.2021

Abstract

Objective: Social resilience to improve and keep the city's performance as one of the fundamental strategies For Disaster Reduction Against Hazards Special emphasis is placed on Forming social groups and Upgrade social capital and increasing participation among residents.Therefore,identifying the factors that promote social resilience can reduce vulnerability to natural hazards.Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between social components and prioritize the effective factors on promoting social resilience in Najaf Abad.
Methods: Current article is In terms of functional purpose  and with the descriptive-analytical methodan. Data collection was done by means of questionnaire and survey. Amos Structural Equation Modeling was used to analyze and process the data.
Results:According to the results, the most influential component on promoting social resilience against natural hazards in Najaf Abad is the social capital component with path coefficient of 0.82.
Conclusion: In case of efforts are made to improve neighborly relations, it can be hoped that, when risks occur, individuals with appropriate and timely response and behavior will preserve their lives and those around them and be less likely to suffer mental, financial, and personal injury. In general, promoting social capital and partnerships between citizens can increase social resilience in the city of Najafabad and reduce vulnerability at the time of the hazards. 

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Journal of Urban Social Geography
Volume 7, Issue 2 - Serial Number 17
September 2020
Pages 97-112

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  • Receive Date: 10 December 2019
  • Revise Date: 18 May 2020
  • Accept Date: 28 August 2020

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