Explanation the tourism role in social sustainability of Ghaemshahr Township villages

As an effective tool, tourism affects the base of rural economy, so it plays crucial role in the social sustainability of villages. This study was conducted to explore the role of tourism in social sustainability of Ghaemshahr Township villages. This study is an applied research used descriptive-analytical method of study. The needed data were obtained through documentary and survey studies. Population of study included all villagers (N = 17216), which 375 of them were selected as sample of study using Cochran formula. The variables of study had quantitative and qualitative nature. Likert scale was used to collect the data and SPSS software was used to analyze the collected data. T-test was also used to ensure the normal distribution of the data. Then, correlation and regression and parametric statistical tests such as Pearson correlation test were used. Findings of this study revealed that tourism has an impact on increasing social gap, increasing crime and illegal activities, reducing social cohesion among residents, improving recreational facilities, enhancing tourism facilities and services, enhancing the quality of life of villagers, and promoting the local culture.