Analysis of life quality of small-scale cities in Gilan province by using the partnership of social capital model

In the evaluation of transformation of urban systems, less likely has been considered to theories such as "analyzing the role of social capital" in the quality of it or in case of investigation, comprehensive analysis and utilization of basic indicators about the concepts of "social capital" and "quality of life", especially about small cities. Thus, the aim of this research is the evaluation of life quality in the small cities of Gilan Province with emphasis on six cities: Amlash, Masal, Talesh, Rezvanshahr, Siahkal and Foman. The research was descriptive and analytical, documentary based on library studies, field survey and strategic analysis. Finally, by using the model of strategic planning with SWOT, weighting to each variable were presented and appropriate strategies based on space. The results showed that the overall average physical-spatial characteristics in the study area on the views managers are 2.84, on the bases of citizens are 2.36 and on the views of the urban elites are 2.41. Also, among citizens and urban elites, sub-indicators: participation (2.86) and green spaces (2.97) have the most points to the index of quality of life. In addition, according Pearsonian correlation that used for improvement of quality of life's indicators and social capitals, there is positive relation between these indicators and scales of selected cities In the evaluation of transformation of urban systems, less likely has been considered to theories such as "analyzing the role of social capital" in the quality of it or in case of investigation, comprehensive analysis and utilization of basic indicators about the concepts of "social capital" and "quality of life", especially about small cities