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Received: 2026/01/2 | Accepted: 2026/04/1 | Published: 2026/04/30
Received: 2026/01/2 | Accepted: 2026/04/1 | Published: 2026/04/30
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Hafez Moghadam F, Hasani Mehr S S, Shahmari R, Poursheykhian A. Analysis of Economic Social Impacts of the Secondary Residences in Rural Areas: Case Study of Astara County. GeoRes 2026; 41 (1) :1001-1036
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Farzad Hafez Moghadam, Seyedeh Sedigheh Hasani Mehr *1, Rafaat Shahmari, Alireza Poursheykhian
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Objectives: This study aimed to examine the economic and social impacts of secondary residences in the rural areas of Astara County.
Methodology: The research employed a descriptive–analytical and applied design conducted in Astara County in 2025. Data were collected through a review of scientific literature and official documents, as well as a standardized questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of economic and social sections and utilized a five-point Likert scale. The validity and reliability of the instrument were confirmed by expert evaluation and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The study population included rural residents, and the sample size was determined using Cochran’s formula. Stratified random sampling was applied, and data were analyzed using SPSS 26. Analyses included descriptive statistics and inferential tests, specifically one-sample t-tests and the Friedman test, to assess the importance and ranking of the components. All procedures adhered to research ethics and data quality control standards.
Findings: The results indicated that secondary residences significantly contribute to household income growth, the prosperity of housing, construction, and production sectors, and the creation of investment and entrepreneurial opportunities in the local community. Socially, these residences enhance education levels, social skills, preservation of traditions and local culture, and certain indicators of social participation, although objectives such as reducing migration and strengthening social cohesion have not been fully achieved. Statistical analyses using one-sample t-tests and the Friedman test demonstrated significant differences in the importance of components, with income and education being prioritized by respondents.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that the development of secondary residences can provide substantial economic and social opportunities for sustainable rural development, but careful management of potential negative consequences, including pressure on natural resources and land price changes, is essential.
Methodology: The research employed a descriptive–analytical and applied design conducted in Astara County in 2025. Data were collected through a review of scientific literature and official documents, as well as a standardized questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of economic and social sections and utilized a five-point Likert scale. The validity and reliability of the instrument were confirmed by expert evaluation and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The study population included rural residents, and the sample size was determined using Cochran’s formula. Stratified random sampling was applied, and data were analyzed using SPSS 26. Analyses included descriptive statistics and inferential tests, specifically one-sample t-tests and the Friedman test, to assess the importance and ranking of the components. All procedures adhered to research ethics and data quality control standards.
Findings: The results indicated that secondary residences significantly contribute to household income growth, the prosperity of housing, construction, and production sectors, and the creation of investment and entrepreneurial opportunities in the local community. Socially, these residences enhance education levels, social skills, preservation of traditions and local culture, and certain indicators of social participation, although objectives such as reducing migration and strengthening social cohesion have not been fully achieved. Statistical analyses using one-sample t-tests and the Friedman test demonstrated significant differences in the importance of components, with income and education being prioritized by respondents.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that the development of secondary residences can provide substantial economic and social opportunities for sustainable rural development, but careful management of potential negative consequences, including pressure on natural resources and land price changes, is essential.
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