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Volume 39, Issue 3 (2024)
GeoRes 2024, 39(3): 309-318 |
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Received: 2024/06/20 | Accepted: 2024/08/11 | Published: 2024/09/20
Received: 2024/06/20 | Accepted: 2024/08/11 | Published: 2024/09/20
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Mohammadtaghi R, Hamidi Toghchi M. Role of School Quality in the Sustainability of Rural Population Settlements; in Isfahan County with a Sustainability Approach. GeoRes 2024; 39 (3) :309-318
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R. Mohammadtaghi *1, M. Hamidi Toghchi1
1- Department of Human Geography, Faculty of Earth Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Aims: The migration of rural populations to urban centers and mega-cities is a hallmark of the modern era, driven by the rapid expansion of urbanization. This phenomenon has not only led to a decline in rural populations but also raised concerns regarding threats to human dignity, challenges to inclusive social integration, and environmental degradation. This study aims to examine the role of school quality in attracting and retaining the rural population.
Methodology: This applied research was conducted in Isfahan in 2023. Data collection was performed using both library and field resources, followed by analytical processing through SPSS, structural equation modeling, and Geographic Information System (GIS) tools.Findings: The analysis revealed a significant disparity in satisfaction levels between the residents of Isfahan city and those in its rural surroundings. When exploring the reasons for student family migration, education emerged as the dominant factor, with a correlation coefficient of 0.94, surpassing all other variables. The role of school principals was also identified as crucial, indicating that addressing only the academic needs of students is insufficient to curb migration. Instead, the involvement of motivated and innovative school leaders capable of addressing the holistic educational needs of students is essential.
Conclusion: Variables related to education, health, management, and community participation exhibited a random or uneven distribution across the city, lacking a consistent pattern. Among the factors influencing migration, education emerged as the most significant driver, while economic factors demonstrated an inverse relationship, contrary to common assumptions. The economy plays a limited role in motivating migration, with education being the primary motivator for families relocating from rural areas.
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